Biologist - CAMRIS International : Job Details

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, diverse 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 diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

Responsibilities

* Assist with planning and executing research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program.

* Provide support and assist the Federal Task Leader and other laboratory staff on research projects and techniques.

* Assist with analyzing and interpreting research data, communicating results and methods in reports, and manuscripts to the Federal Task Leader.

* Collaborate with external industry/academia to apply the results of research.

* Assist the Federal Task Leader in developing new techniques, products, or practices, and help create new research protocols.

* Provide maintenance and calibration of all ELISA plate readers used in the laboratory.

* Perform ELISA assays on malaria pre-clinical (animal) and clinical (human) samples following approved protocols and SOPs using SoftMax Pro software to analyze ELISA data.

* Perform T-cell assays and isotyping assays using clinical human samples from malaria studies.

* QC all ELISA data generated in the lab.

* Store, track, and inventory manage all pre-clinical and clinical samples before and after ELISA experiments.

* Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment used in the Immunology laboratory.

* Maintain and re-stock needed supplies for upcoming experiments.

* Assist new staff on protocols, procedures, and SOPs, and on proper equipment operation, cleaning, and storage.

* Assist the Federal Task Leader in testing new immunology procedures and SOPs.

* Collect and organize Immunological data (ELISA, T-Cell assay, etc.) into graphs, tables, and charts to contribute to the publishing of scientific manuscripts.

* Maintain laboratory notebook to collect, organize, and store data collected from experiments.

Qualifications

* Minimum bachelor's degree in a science related field with at least five (5) years of Immunology laboratory experience.

* Minimum 5 years of conducting immunology assays including but not limited to ELISAs, T-cell assays, and isotyping assays.

* Experience researching in malaria research is a plus.

* Excellent documentation and communication skills and must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team atmosphere.

* High attention to detail.

* Basic computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, and Project.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com. CAMRIS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trust-level background check, a requirement for this position under an active federal contract. The background check process may include, but is not limited to the following: (1) contacting your professional references; (2) verification of previous employment, education and credentials; (3) a criminal background check; (4) use/abuse of federally-controlled substances; and (5) a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fully-complete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.