Scientist

CAMRIS • Hamilton, MT

48d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Hamilton, MT. 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

• Ph.D. in related field.
• Minimum five (5) years research experience with infectious prions and associated biohazards
• Expert experience with neuroelectrophysiology of human brain organoids and other new alternative models
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience working in a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Run and interpret multi-electrode array electrophysiology experiments on human brain organoids and other human alternative testing models and assist other lab members in similar experimental planning.
• Use murine brain slice cultures for investigation of prion pathogenesis and the function of the prion protein in health.
• Perform experiments with infectious human and animal prions practicing expert biosafety procedures.
• Liaise with the research technologies branch to create substantial high quality OMICs data across a broad range of technologies.
• Perform molecular imaging techniques, including confocal microscopy.
• Manage and maintain the prion electrophysiology suite.
• Provide upkeep and routine maintenance for projects, maintain 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.
• Catalog and label laboratory samples and consumables. Liaise with vendors as needed.
• 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, specimens and materials involved and results of experiments. Interpreting, evaluating, and discussing the results of each experiment with the Federal Task Leader 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees