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Job Description
Overview
We are seeking a Scientistto support the National Institutes of Healths (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 highquality costeffective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with todays most effective evidencebased 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.
Responsibilities
Position is Full time for Fivemonth period.
- Monitor and recover anesthetized NHPs and rabbits for procedures including PET/CT scans.
- Provide critical care and intervention of an anesthetized patient knowing when there is an issue and how to correct it.
- Administer veterinary and experimental to patients during procedures.
- Perform direct animal care research veterinary research services and adhere to all animal handling protocols and radiationuse monitoring.
- Perform blood draws catheter placement intubation injections BALs and other technical needs in NHPs and rabbits.
- Process blood and tissues according to specific needs of multiple experiments.
- Attachment of monitoring probes for respiratory gating temperature blood CO2 and oxygen concentration to animals and correct/replicable positioning of animals on the scanner bed.
- Perform maintenance of radioactivity usage and disposal records understanding and adherence to NIH radiation usage policies/procedures and safety guidelines. Act as authorized user of radiation.
- Manipulate infectious and radioactive NHPs and rabbits in a safe and proficient manner in ABSL Lab environment.
- Clearly communicate any changes in animals health status to facility veterinarian and appropriate team members.
- Provide feedback on methods and technical procedures to improve upon where applicable.
- Assist in analysis of pathology samples both at gross and histologic/microscopic level.
- Perform experiments in the ABSL3 environment and must follow all safety protocols and regulations when working in the ABSL.
- Maintain records and files of the image analysis and prepare graphics for reports and publication.
Qualifications
- BS degree or higher in veterinary field is required.
- Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG) with additional certifications strongly preferred (RLAT or RVT/LVT as examples).
- 4 or more years of working experience in a lab setting is required.
- Knowledge and prior experience with nonhuman primates (NHP) in an ABSL3 setting preferred.
- Prior NHP handling experience required.
- Training in surgery or extensive practice in necropsy procedures and excellent knowledgeof primate anatomy.
- Must have experience doing technical manipulations such as placing IV catheters endotracheal intubation femoral bleeds handling and restraint BALs anesthesia induction maintenance and recovery necropsy or surgery.
- Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
- Inperson work in the ABSL3 and ABSL2 environment required. Occasional remote work with computer systems allowed with POC permission.
- Working in an ABSL3 suite with animal contact.
- Effective and clear communication skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment.
- Good ability to understand and troubleshoot complex equipment.
- Ability to work in a team under supervision in ABSL3 laboratory environments following SOPs.
- Must be able to pass extensive background check and Public Trust 5 clearance.
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.
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves lab coats face shields goggles and respirators (Disposable Respirator Mask N P RPAPR) for extended durations.
- Ability to lift and carry less than 25 lbs. Also have the ability to push and pull up to 45lbs.
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while performing laboratory procedures.
- Visual acuity required for reading small measurements operating digital instruments and analyzing samples.
- Ability to work individually or closely with others. Occasionally may need to work protracted or irregular hours.
- Individuals may come in contact with small animals human blood or other body fluids corrosive substances solvents and select agents such as tuberculosis (TB).
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 longterm 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 tenurebased increases PTO 11 paid holidays paid bonding leave and paid supplemental shortterm disability.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Public Trustlevel 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 federallycontrolled substances; and 5 a department of motor vehicle check. Candidates must be prepared to fullycomplete any required background check questionnaire during initial onboarding.
Employment Type
Temp
