Senior Scientist

We are seeking a Senior Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Frederick, 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.  

• Supervises and directs the work of Imaging Scientists, Imaging Technologists, and fellows.
• Advises the IRF-Frederick Director about imaging modalities to achieve relevant study endpoints in animal studies using novel, emerging or highly pathogenic viruses. Makes timely and relevant recommendations about imaging equipment, modalities, and software.
• Designs and oversees execution of multiple complex imaging animal studies that use imaging as an endpoint.
• Interacts with other IRF-Frederick scientific and administrative sections to provide expertise in study design, biological endpoints, data analysis, and interpretation related to animal imaging studies.
• Advises the IRF-Frederick Director, Division of Intramural Research Director, and the Director of CIDI (NIH Center for Infectious Disease Imaging) and other NIAID and NIH sections as needed on translation of animal imaging studies to clinical studies, imaging hardware/software upgrades, maintenance, and technological advances.
• Drafts and submits peer reviewed publications, preferably in high impact journals, designs for animal imaging studies and other relevant documents.
• Presents scientific data and methodology to internal and extramural audiences including at national and international scientific meetings.
• Prepares email communications of important findings.
• May participate in the internal and external scientific peer review process including but not limited to evaluation of publications, grants, or contract applications.
• May serve on internal and external committees based on Government direction.
• Stays current on the latest developments in the field of medical imaging.
• Mentors scientific staff and fellows with a focus on imaging developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent degree in a related field.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of related experience.
• Imaging experience in maximum containment is strongly desired.
• Previous recent BSL-4 experience preferred.

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, push or pull more than 45 pounds, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands.
• Will be required to bend repeatedly, kneel, crawl, climb.
• Must have depth perception, correctable near vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work closely with others, work on slippery or uneven working surfaces, work on ladders or scaffolding, and work with solvents.
• Will be required to be in contact with small animals (rodents, rabbits, ferrets, etc.), nonhuman primates (macaques, African green monkeys, marmosets, etc.), nonhuman primate tissues, human blood or other body fluids, and radiation.
• Will have contact with rabies virus, SIV, Varicella virus, and Orthopox virus (wild and attenuated).
• Will work with corrosive substances, plastics, and solvents.
• Required to have contact with the following Tier 1 Select Agents: Ebola Virus, Monkeypox virus, most risk group 4 (BSL4) select agent viruses, and some risk group 3 (BSL3) select agent viruses.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, lab coat, Ear plugs/muffs, clean room uniform, impervious suit, disposable dust/surgical mask, and respirator (Disposable Respirator Mask N, P, R –95, 99,100, Powered Air Purified Respirator (PAPR), and positive-pressure suit.

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.