Overview

We are seeking aBiologist to support the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world. Candidates will work at a diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Take the next big step in 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

• Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments and results in pen in bound laboratory notebooks and perform procedures such as molecular techniques, RNA/DNA extraction, RT-PCR, Real Time PCR, immunostaining, flow cytometry, maintaining cell cultures, ELISAs, Western blot, preparation and analysis of RNA/DNA sequencing, in vivo inoculations, necropsy and tissue collection/processing; experimental design, and basic statistical analysis.
• Perform laboratory experiments, such as grow BSL-2 bacterial pathogen in compliance with biosafety standards.
• Work with experimentally infected laboratory mice by needle inoculation or tick bite.
• Work with experimentally manipulate ticks, including acquisition and transmission of pathogens through feeding on laboratory mice.
• Perform dissection of infected mice and ticks, purification of nucleic acids, and imaging by electron microscopy and high resolution light microscopy.
• Perform analyses of quantitative, genome-wide, nucleic acid sequence data.
• Maintain familiarity with pertinent scientific literature.
• Assist with write, prepare, submit and publish papers describing experimental findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Deliver oral presentations and effectively communicate with colleagues and collaborators on data, reports and research progress.
• Maintain physical laboratory space as needed to conduct experiments in compliance with safety and biosafety standards. 

Qualifications

• BS and at least 5 years of experience in microbiology, immunology and/or vector-borne disease.
• Experience with animal and/or arthropod manipulation is highly desirable.
• Highly motivated, able to conduct independent research, and have participated in publications in internationally recognized journals.
• Good communication skills and writing skills are highly desired.
• Ability to write, submit and publish papers describing research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with intramural and extramural colleagues.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. 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.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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.