Laboratory Technician

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician 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 entomology scientific support through vaccine product assessment through performing mosquito-parasite assays, membrane feeding assays, maintain several mosquito colonies using established rearing procedures, perform mosquito dissections, and maintain parasites in culture for vaccine candidate assessment.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments in electronic laboratory notebooks, note minor modifications or adaptations used in established methods, procedures, and techniques to solve problems. Analyze data collected from experiments using established procedures.
• Perform a wide variety of immunology procedures in support of malaria vaccine discovery including tissue culture, serological assays, ELISA, and liquid chromatography.
• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory equipment to perform tests and analysis including but not limited to microscopes, balances, plate readers, spectrophotometers, and pH meters.
• Write reports to state findings from experimental data. Organize data and findings into a format acceptable for publication in high impact scientific journals.
• Work products and documents related to maintain accurate, daily records of experiments in an electronic laboratory notebook, supporting malaria vaccine product assessment efforts through performing mosquito-parasite membrane feeding assays, mosquito rearing, dissections, and exvivo parasite culturing.
• Work products and documentation performing a variety of immunological procedures including tissue cultures, serological assays, ELISA, and column chromatography, and related to calibration and operation of a variety of laboratory equipment.
• Work products and documentation related to writing reports of findings, state methods and procedures, identify modifications to procedures, specimens used, and results of experiments, analysis of results, evaluation and discussing the results from experiments with other members of the lab and the Federal Task Lead.
• Perform preparing stock solutions, media preparations, stocking supplies, and preparation of buffers for laboratory experiments.
• Use MS Office suite of software to analyze data to organize experimental data into a format suitable for publication into a scientific journal.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology.
• Prior experience in rearing insects and/or aseptic tissue culture highly desirable.
• Experience working with quality systems and SOPs desirable.
• Knowledge of general laboratory sterile technique.
• Good documentation skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Team player with excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and set own schedule to meet experiment deadlines.
• Interest in malaria vaccinology is highly desired.
• Strong basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel. Advanced or additional experience with PowerPoint, statistical software, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and database management is a 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, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands.
• Will be required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min., and bend repeatedly.
• Must have depth perception, have correctable near vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others, work protracted or irregular hours, work on slippery or uneven working surfaces, and work with hands in water.
• Will be required to be in contact with human blood or other body fluids.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, safety glasses, and lab coat.

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.