Scientific Program Manager

We are seeking a Scientific Program Manager 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.  

• Prepare required scientific or technical documents including publications and protocols.
• Analyze and organize primary clinical trials data.
• Analyze and graph T-cell response data.
• Analyze and graph humoral immunity response data.
• Analyze and graph innate immune response data.
• Summarize results of T-cell, humoral immunity, and innate immune response data.
• Author descriptions of data for publications and reports.
• Graph and format previously analyzed data for presentation.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and technical reports.
• Edit and revise original manuscripts for submission to leading scientific journals.
• Maintain scientific journal reference manager programs; coordinate a variety of reports related to scientific journal requests.
• Record raw data according to good practice; file data accessibly; maintain accessible notebooks.
• Provide raw data to collaborators and internal clinical online repository upon approved request.
• Understand clinical and immune assessments assays to educate scientists, peers and lay persons.
• Contribute laboratory findings to research publications.
• Provide guidance on clinical trials to laboratory staff.
• Participate in planning of new projects; provide expert advice and consultation on separation and analysis techniques.
• Write and review technical protocols and reports documenting analytical development studies pertaining to his/her work.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Biology, or a related discipline is required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience; demonstrates knowledge of a broad range of scientific and technical areas.
• Experience in understanding and analyzing complex biomedical information and research findings.
• Ability to maintain and develop sources of information to gather data and transmit findings in areas of biomedical science.
• Skill in designing and creating documents, using desktop publishing software and office tools.
• Skill in using medical/scientific computer databases to search and collect information.
• Knowledge of graphing and reference and bibliographic software.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by a candidate to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Ability to use both hands.

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.

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.

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.