Laboratory Technician

CAMRIS•Bethesda, MD

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician 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

College degree or high school diploma and four (4) years of related work experience
Experience monitoring high-containment pathogens and familiarity with related regulations
Experience liasing with scientific staff.
Experience shipping biological materials.
Ability to deal effectively with representatives of a variety of public and private organizations, both nationally and internationally, representing the Lab’s interests in collaborative dealings with outside organizations
Flexibility in carrying out responsibilities using personal initiative and judgment in handling sensitive program matters, e.g., conflicts between investigators, new initiatives requiring special clearances.
Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, and reach above shoulder level.
Must have correctable near vision.
Ability to work alone and closely with others.

Responsibilities

Prepare and manage pathogen registration documents (PRDs) for high-containment pathogens
Maintain database inventories of biospecimens and infectious samples, including controlled Select Agents
Prepare and coordinate shipments of biologically hazardous materials
Assist DIR Facility Management with renovations, relocations and space reorganizations involving BSL3 laboratory spaces and high-containment pathogens
Assist with on-boarding and off-boarding of scientific staff in positions of Public Trust
Ensure BioSafety and Regulatory compliance of scientific staff working with pathogens of interest
Escort visitors in Building 33, a high facility building with restricted access, to protect sensitive material and pathogens from outsider threat or exposure
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.
Provide routine inspection and clearance of reports and correspondence to ensure documents are responsive and conform to NIH policy
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.
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.

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