Operations Specialist

Job Description

We seek an Operations Specialist to support the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Operations Specialist will support manufacturing in the following areas Upstream, Downtime, Purification, and Fill Finish. PBF is a one-of-a-kind cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility engaging in next-generation development for cutting-edge companies and government agencies. The professionals at PBF are engaging in trailblazing endeavors every day. Most exciting, the end products vary, so every year brings multiple opportunities for professional enrichment in original projects.

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and 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 vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; 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.

Responsibilities

Upstream : Prepare cell culture for virus inoculation and prepare viral seeds.

• Provide input on cell culture, bioproduction and purification of mammalian cell-based products.
• Experience and knowledge of cGMP, specifically bioproduction of viral vaccines.
• Execute and participate in cGMP viral growth, virus vaccine purification for cGMP vaccine bioproduction.
• Aseptic gowning, aseptic processing, aseptic final filtration and working in a cleanroom environment.
• Cell culture experience (adherent cells a plus), washing and counting cells, repeated trypsin manipulations.
• Maintain virus vaccine bioproduction inventory, order equipment and reagents.

Downstream : The downstream part of a bioprocess refers to the part where the cell mass from the upstream are processed to meet purity and quality requirements.

Qualifications

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.

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.