Require Scientist in Bethesda, MD

Job title: Scientist

Company: CAMRIS International

Job description: Overview



We are seeking a Scientist 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

• Provide centralized support and service for all in vivo research, conducts collaborative research and animal model development, and operates a fully accredited laboratory animal facility.


• Develop assays to support development and/or QC testing as needed to support the flow cytometry core facilities and analytical programs.


• Perform a wide range of complex procedures and techniques to include cell culture, analytical flow cytometry, infectious cell sorting flow cytometry, monoclonal fluorescent conjugation and panel staining procedures.


• Draft standard operating procedures and update as needed.


• Plan and analyze data from animal and clinical studies evaluating immunogenicity of vaccine candidates entering product development.


• Provide guidance to flow cytometry manager regarding unusual and novel issues relating to broad policy matters and the potential impact on the VRC mission and strategic objectives for the intramural research.


• Review policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines and ensure dissemination to laboratory staffs for implementation.


• Provide basic research to clinical evaluation and potential licensure of vaccines by providing all aspects of oversight and programmatic assistance. This includes the support of teaching, training, and in vivo research for the VRC laboratories and researchers.


• Train research staff on the operation of flow cytometers and quality control practices.


• Interact with students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies.


• Assist in the design of experimental approaches to provide evaluation of scientific data, interact with scientific staff and collaborate with other staff scientists; integrate and startup of new technologies within the laboratory.

• B.S. or M.S. in immunology or closely related field is required.


• Minimum two (2) years of specialized experience is required.


• Experience with flow cytometry technology and data analysis is required.

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