Biologist

CAMRIS International • Bethesda, MD

21h • 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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree with two years’ research experience in a relevant field, with a major molecular biology, virology, or immunology component
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in biology or a related field.
• Experience working in BSL-3 with PPAR respiratory protection
• Experience with antibody titration and characterization assays

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-throughput immunology/virology screening assays preferred
• Experience working in BSL-3 with PPAR respiratory protection
• Experience with antibody titration and characterization assays
• Experience with high-throughput immunology/virology screening assays preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of next-generation universal influenza and betacoronavirus vaccines, and antiviral therapeutics to treat respiratory disease, including 1918 H1N1, highly pathogenic avian, and zoonotic influenza infections.
• Use clinical and animal model samples to perform antibody titration and epitope analysis, including hemagglutination inhibition (HAI), neuraminidase inhibition (NAI), and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assasy (ELISA), and viral microneutralization assays.
• Perform high-throughput screening for antiviral drugs and/or vaccine immune correlate studies.
• Perform molecular biology techniques, including RNA isolation, molecular cloning, and PCR
• Perform cell culture, viral stock, and vaccine stock production.
• Perform work in biosafety level 2 and 3 (BSL-2 and BSL-3) virology laboratory, including use of a personal air purifying respirator (PPAR).
• Participation in the NIH Biosurety and Select Agent personnel programs.
• Perform single cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) using the 10x Genomics platform, including preparing single-cell suspensions.
• Provide upkeep and routine maintenance for project, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, etc., required to handle biological materials, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc., maintaining work bench and equipment related to projects.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.
• Write reports of findings, stating methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, samples and materials involved and results of experiments.
• Interpreting, evaluating, and discussing the results of each experiment with the supervisor as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
• Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment.
• Work with and support others in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive working manner.
• Work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.
• 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