Scientific Reviewer

CAMRIS • Bethesda, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Scientific Reviewer 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 degree in a science related field with at least five (5) years of scientific review or scientific writing experience.
• Minimum of five years of related experience writing for grants, funding awards, program reports, manuscripts, and other technical scientific publications.
• Background in biology, chemistry, and/or biophysics.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word and Excel. More advanced experience and familiarity with PowerPoint and other graphics programs such as BioRender. Knowledgeable with using SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Performs review of research grant applications and/or contract proposals.
• Searches databases and resources for and prepares lists of potential reviewers.
• Prepares preliminary drafts of summary statements and/or technical evaluation reports.
• Assists with the entry of review data into databases.
• Assist the FTL with writing and editing scientific documents, including but not limited to grant proposals, scientific manuscripts, book chapters, contract proposals, and annual reports.
• Assist with editing and submission of ClinicalTrail.gov reporting.
• Submit manuscripts and abstracts for clearance using approved business systems.
• Perform submission of approved manuscripts and abstracts to meeting organizers for review.
• Receives critiques from reviews and makes edits for resubmission.
• Collect and tabulate abstracts from scientific staff, uploads abstracts into a database for record preservation.
• Edit, and reorganize scientific posters in preparation for final publication and submission.
• Assist the FTL with editing and writing scientific and regulatory communications with collaborators in support of LMIV’s advanced clinical trials.
• Uses software programs to assist with scientific presentations to create professional slides in preparation final submission.
• Makes summary slides and reports of works in progress to share with teams and communicates progress of workflows with the teams.
• Performs other 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees