Biologist

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 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.  

• Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including SARSCoV-2, influenza, MERS, and other priority pathogens.
• Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc. of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
• Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab derived samples, maintain sample transfer and removal logs, maintain records for BSL-3 for lab users.
• Perform lab research work in BSL-3 laboratories, able to complete necessary training and testing for BSL-3 laboratory clearance.
• Keep up-to-date and follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
• Perform standard virological techniques that include virus enumeration (plaque and TCID50 assays) viral stock preparation, virus concentration and purification, scale-up, and characterization.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data and present, oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
• Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory.
• Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
• Work as part of a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Assist and support mammalian tissue culture and laboratory organization and operations with the ability to work in a BSL-3.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• All support positions required a minimum of a BS degree; some require a MS, MD, or Ph.D.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 3 years’ experience or a Master’s Degree. For candidates with a Master’s Degree, a thesis is preferred.
  
• Documentation of BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience and training is required for all candidates.
  
• Strict adherence to all safety requirements and protocols in a high containment BSL-3 laboratory environment.
  
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including a PAPR breathing air hood.
  
• Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
  
• Must be able to receive required vaccinations.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
  
• Capacity to obtain and maintain a NIH Tier 3 elevated security clearance required for work in high containment laboratories and maintain active status in good standing in the NIH Biosurety program.
  
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours when experimental needs require it.
  
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.

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 lift or carry less than 25 pounds, lift or carry 25 - 50 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, push or pull 25 - 45 pounds, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands.
• Will be required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 minutes, bend repeatedly, kneel, crawl, and climb.
• Must have depth perception, correctable near vision, be able to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others, in an environment with excessive noise, work protracted or irregular hours, work on slippery or uneven working surfaces, work around machinery with moving parts, work with hands in water.
• Will be required to work in contact with small animals, large animals, nonhuman primates, nonhuman primate tissues, human blood or other bodily fluids, radiation, rabies virus, monkeypox, and wild and recombinant orthopox viruses.
• Will be in contact with aerosols, corrosive substances, plastics, petrolium products, and solvents.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, lab coat, clean room uniform, impervious suit, disposable dust/surgical mask, and Powered Air Purified Respirator (PAPR). respirator.

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.