Biologist

CAMRIS International • Bethesda, MD

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Biologist to support the National Institutes of Health's (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate your career and apply below to help us make a difference. CAMRIS International is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm that achieves innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices. Our core practice areas include: clinical research; vaccine research, microbiology and infectious disease research, development and production; biodefense; global health security; and HIV/AIDS programs. Our employees enjoy a collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Requirements

• B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or related life science degree is required.
• 3-5 years of industry-level experience in cell culture development is required.
• Experience with tech transfer of cell culture processes to manufacturing is required.
• Experience developing experimental protocols.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with FLEX2 bioanalyzer maintenance/troubleshooting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop viral vaccines, recombinant proteins and/or virus-like particles or monoclonal antibodies.
• Perform investigations and documentation of cell line growth, optimization of cell culture/fermentation conditions, cell culture technology development, improvement of cell culture platforms, modeling of cell culture behavior, troubleshooting of cell culture/fermentation processes, and tech transfer of defined cell culture/fermentation processes to the clinical production facility.
• Capture process descriptions and results in lab notebooks, tech transfer documents, and technical reports.
• Independently set-up and operate bioreactors and other cell culture equipment required for development studies.
• Perform cell culture experimental studies.
• Participate in project and laboratory meetings, keep current with compliance obligations, and be responsible for maintenance of the laboratory and equipment.
• Contribute results and studies for publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Develop experimental protocols (EP) for cell culture development studies for transients and/or stable cell line project and present finding, including:
• Coordinate with Project leads and Project Management on EP goals
• Design experimental conditions
• Compile data into project-based presentations
• Communicate results in project meetings
• Serve as SME in new technologies initiatives, such as perfusion-based cell culture methods, and novel transient transfection techniques.
• Contribute to Lab Operations initiatives including:
• Responsible for FLEX2 bioanalyzer maintenance/troubleshooting
• Responsible for upkeep of BIOS 16 Floor centrifuge maintenance and consumables supplies
• Coordinate with Lab Operations manager on Lab Organizational efforts (e.g. 5S, KANBAN)
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families, FSAs, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, legal services, voluntary hospital indemnity, critical illness and accident insurances, EAP, pet insurance, 401(k) with employer match and Roth option, tuition and professional reimbursement, public transportation support in the DMV area, a referral bonus program, vacation with tenure-based increases, PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid bonding leave, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees