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.  

• Provide services to support animal studies, such as assisting the Federal Task Leader to manage a team of technical staff to perform clinical pathology assays and in support of animal and other research studies performed at IRF-Frederick.
• Manage all clinical laboratory equipment, work with research scientist to develop and perform animal studies, provide raw data and data analysis for animal studies and to, potentially, perform and analyze molecular and viral titration studies in support of animal research studies.
• Work with the Pathology and Histology teams to ensure proper completion and documentation of all raw and analyzed data.
• Lead, manage and assist clinical laboratory staff.
• Manage and support clinical laboratory equipment.
• Support animal study development by ensuring appropriate clinical pathology analyses are performed on study samples.
• Asist in development of animal study schedules.
• Maintain an inventory of all reagents, materials, and stored samples in the BSL-2 spaces.
• Collaborate with the Biological Inventory Manager to ensure an accurate accounting of all study samples in the biocontainment suite.
• Support/perform data analysis on animal study data.
• Collaborate with Pathology and Histology teams to ensure complete analysis and interpretation of animal study data.
• Contribute to manuscript and report writing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in basic virology, molecular virology, and/or clinical lab technology.
• M.S. or similar from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Professional experience (including supervisory) in a research environment.
• Medical Technologist accreditation preferred.
• Must be accomplished in performing required skills and be able to train staff on assay development and conducting assays for clinical analyses in hematology, clinical chemistry, serology, molecular virology (qRT-PCR).
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience required; 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.
• Must be able to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min., bend repeatedly, kneel, crawl, and climb.
• Must have depth perception, have 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, on ladders or scaffolding, and work with solvents.
• Will be required to be in contact with small animals (rabbits, ferrets, rodents, etc.), nonhuman primates (macaques, African green monkeys, marmosets, etc.), nonhuman primate tissues, human blood and 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.