Project Manager

We are seeking a Project 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.  

• Perform duties related to keeping the animal facility operational, following all policies and procedures, following the CMB organizational structure to promote its goals, objectives, programs, and policies in conventional and high-and maximum-containment animal environments (ABSL-2, ABSL-3 and ABSL-4).
• Provide expert management and care of the animal facility operations to ensure adequate supplies and housing are provided for the research animals.
• Keep accurate details of animal information using databases to record and maintain animal species, locations and health parameters.
• Assist with financial planning (formulating annual and on-the-spot budget estimates); monitor operating fund expenditures; extensive experience in ordering and tracking of animal supplies and feed.
• Serve as main point-of-contact with multiple organizations both internal and external to the NIH, to further research objects involving animals.
• Receive access requests and review for Name, ID and locations; work with Facility Access Control to request, re-submit and remove access to all NIAID vivarium and adjacent space; liaise with designees for (System Access) SA forms.
• Work with DIR on allocations and maintenance of space worksheets; liaise with Investigators on space requests and availability; track all changes and loans; maintain wait list as needed; work directly with animal facility on changes, overages, loans; liaise with NIH Animal Care & Use Committee (ACUC) on building assignments.
• Maintain chart of all NIAID and shared central per diems, update in various systems as changes occur.
• Review for accuracy and liaise with DIR for signatures; communicate with assigned Investigators regarding usage/overages, change submissions.
• Maintain accurate CAN list to include Investigators, Animal Study Proposals (ASPs) and billing accounts; utilize current database to maintain and update all Investigator and ASP information; liaise with ACUC on changes and reassignments.
• Utilize multiple existing databases to maintain allocations and run billing programs; determine overages; compile billing information from multiple databases; liaise with DIR and Investigators on billing.
• Draft/revise Interagency Agreement (IAA) for Building 50 Shared AF; maintain running billing for consumables and contract costs; complete yearly budget and send to users for awareness; liaise with IAMB/AO staff for dissemination and provide reports on burn rates and needs.
• Assist with ordering and tracking supplies needed for continual operation of the animal facility. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• Five (5) years of work experience.
• Familiarity with animal facility policies and procedures; familiarity with the CMB organizational structure is plus.
• Professional, excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability and willingness to work on a team, excellent customer relations.
• Fluent in database usage and MS Office programs.
• Experience with financial planning.

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, push or pull less than 25 pounds, and use both hands.
• Must be able to perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others.

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.