Biologist
Overview
We are seeking a Biologist 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, diverse 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 diverse, collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.
Responsibilities
- Support the automated clinical testing team by authoring standard operating procedures, clinical trial plans and reports, and related testing documentation.
- Develop and program process flows on liquid handlers such as the Biomek i7 and Hamilton Vantage.
- Maintain program readiness by coordinating program development, testing schedules, critical reagent inventories, and test record preparation.
- Monitor and assess the status of Vaccine Immunology Program projects through study lifecycle, including deadlines and other benchmarks to ensure that VRC activities are meeting stipulated obligations.
- Apply technical knowledge to guide project decisions.
- Respond to requests from senior staff to accommodate changes in testing parameters, study designs, and previously established automation programs.
- Liaise with the core elements of the Vaccine Immunology Program analytical clinical testing laboratories for the provision of resources : funding, analytical reagents, method optimization and novel assay development suitable to vaccines and biologics.
- Serve as a representative of the Vaccine Immunology Program on project teams clinical trial discussions for the VRC.
- Anticipate major problems and recognize future program needs to accomplish clinical trial deliverables.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree or higher in a biology-related discipline.
- Previous experience with automation or programming equipment in a laboratory testing environment, namely of automated liquid handlers.
- Experience in authoring SOPs and technical documentation.
- Experience performing IQ-OQ-PQ of computer systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with immunoassays, including immunogenicity, anti-drug antibody, and neutralization assays.
- Experience managing aspects of clinical trial implementation and testing is a plus.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functioning teams.
- Self-motivated and can work independently.
- Attention to detail for high quality outcomes.
- High organizational and communication skills.
- Data analysis and use of analytical software.
- Proficient in Microsoft work, PowerPoint, Prism and Excel.