Scientific Program Analyst

We are seeking a Scientific Program Analyst 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 the Purification group of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) Labs of the Vaccine Research Center.
• Develop downstream (purification) processes, under the supervision of a project lead scientist, for recombinant proteins, virus vaccines, and virus-like particles (VLP) that may be used as clinical vaccine candidates.
• Serve as a functional lead in chromatography process development unit operations.
• Provide critical process step assessment and experimental design to define optimal process parameters for chromatography unit operations.
• Train team members in large-scale unit operation such as AxiChrom column packing and Pilot-scale chromatography execution.
• Work independently and collaboratively within the purification group to design, develop and optimize chromatography and filtration step unit operations to support process development of clinical trial vaccine candidates and mAb products.
• Purify research-phase recombinant proteins, virus vaccines and/or virus-like particles in support of other groups at the VRC.
• Work to prepare necessary materials (buffers, packed columns, etc.) in support of downstream process activities.
• Perform protein/small molecule conjugation experiments to support method development or conjugate-based vaccine candidates.
• Support technology transfer of processes to VRC Pilot Plant for manufacture of clinical product including authoring process descriptions, reports, and on-floor support.
• Lead consortium authorship efforts in project-specific technical reports and protocols.
• Author training documents, instrument SOPs, and other equipment supporting documentation.
• Author process documents to support toxicology lot production including batch records and process summary reports.
• Analyze and compile data, present at various internal group/department meetings.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in a scientific field with 5+ years of experience, or MS with 10+ years of specialized experience.
• Deep understanding of challenges and method development approaches of mAb, vaccine and mRNA scientific field.
• Must be familiar with monoclonal antibody and multi-specific antibodies; recombinant protein vaccine and nanoparticles; mRNA and mRNA/LNP vaccines.
• Analytical skills and applications including, but are not limited to, developing release and characterization methods by utilizing reversed phase HPLC/or UPLC -UV methods, and HPLC/or UPLC – MS methods for pipeline project support.
• Understand and utilize other bio-separation techniques such as electrophoresis and lab-on-chip separation.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge working in the research/development laboratory environment.
• Must demonstrate ability for scientific insight and conceptual thinking.
• Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computer software including: word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.

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, reach above shoulder level and use both hands.
• Will be required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min., bend repeatedly, and climb.
• Must have depth perception, have correctable near vision, be able to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others, work on ladders or scaffolding, and work with hands in water and solvents.
• Will be required to be in contact with laser in instrument.
• Will be in contact with corrosive substances, inorganic dust and powders, heavy metals, plastics, solvents, and sensitizing agents.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, safety shoes, lab coat and disposable dust/surgical mask.

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.