Senior Scientist

CAMRIS International • Bethesda, MD

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About The Position

Overview We are seeking a Senior Scientist 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

• PhD, MD, or dual degree required in a related field.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience working with human malarial parasites.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Demonstrated knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
• Demonstrated experience working in a laboratory environment at a BSL2 level.
• The education, skills and relevant years of experience required for each support position are consistent with those identified as the minimum requirements for the labor categories specified in the contract.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in electronic databases; make minor modifications or adaptations to established methods, procedures, and/or techniques to solve problems in the workplace.
• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments.
• Prepare various media, stock supplies, and other reagents for use in the laboratory.
• Develop and maintain an electronic catalog of many rodent and human malaria parasites.
• Perform a variety of complex procedures involving various techniques in molecular biology related to malaria parasites and the mosquitoes which transmit them. Because these parasites are human pathogens, some of these procedures will require operating in a BSL2 environment.
• Prepare a study design for assessing monoclonal antibodies and vaccines in vitro and in vivo, perform the studies, and analyze the results from various complex laboratory procedures including ELISA, Western Blot, nucleic acid analysis, culture of malaria parasites, etc.
• Organize, manage, and analyze studies. This work will also involve development of new techniques and SOPs to conduct this assay.
• Write report(s) of findings, state methods and procedures, including any modifications employed, specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments.
• Write and contribute to preparation of scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Perform quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment upon government approval.
• Required to handle biological materials, infectious agents, biological wastes.
• Perform computer analysis of data and use computers and various specialized software programs to prepare data for publication.
• Present scientific discoveries at internal or outside academic meetings upon government approval.
• 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: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees