Scientific Reviewer

We are seeking a Scientific Reviewerto 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.

• Provide interpretation and guidance on statutes regulations policies and procedures as they relate to the award grant program in general and as related to individual awards.
• Provide technical assistance developing and analyzing the organizations grant program.
• Resolve referral issues related to grant application assignments by negotiating and interacting with CSR and other IC staff.
• Coordinate and execute requests of 901 (transfer withdrawal IRG change etc.).
• Coordinate and execute requests of ARA (approval of big grant budget issue(s).
• Assist with managing RDA (Request for DRR Analysis) and work with CSR to resolve.
• Edit dual assignments of grant applications per request of program divisions.
• Coordinate and process disaggregation requests of grant applications.
• Coordinate with Program divisions and other IC staff for ICs referral guidelines revisions.
• Attend CSR Referral Liaison meetings to keep up to date on regulations referral policies and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as SME on SOPs; review and procedures related to receipt and referral.
• Coordinate negotiation of receipt date requests with DRR/CSR.
• Liaise between CSR and Program Divisions on slate nominations.
• Coordinate negotiation of special emphasis panels and locus of review changes with DRR/CSR.
• Draft correspondence to address any administrative or management issues related to grant applications.
• Review and evaluate for accuracy and completeness competing and noncompeting grant applications.
• Assist in analyzing and preparing reports to track the status of awards and funding.
• Maintain the Grant Flex and Contract Flex tabs on .
• Creates and maintains a database for grant activities.
• Develop and assign SEP names for grant applications and SEP numbers for contract proposal submissions.
• Performs queries conducts analysis and produces reports.
• Research and develop a variety of grantrelated reports summaries and dashboards to inform staff.
• Review monthly locus of review reports from CSR for PARs and RFAs.
• Provide support and routine updates to staff.
• Review the IRG/SRG Reassignment/Referral section in the Peer Review Module daily to check which applications CSR/DRR have completed processing and are ready for assignment to an SRO or standing committee and assign applications accordingly.
• Provide SEP announcements to the Lead SRO and all pertinent parties including the secondary SRO SSRO and assigned CPRS and RS via email memorandum etc.
• Communicate council deferrals to CSR.
• Identifies grants that are ready for final processing.
• Delete empty SEPs in IMPAC.

• Ph.D. in biomedical or life sciences or related field. Or three (3) years of specialized experience plus a masters degree. Or five (5) years of specialized experience plus a bachelors degree is equivalent to a Ph.D.
• Experience developing and analyzing grant programs.
• Experience with grant applications.
• Experience with maintaining databases.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Organizational and interpersonal abilities; proficiency in technical/scientific writing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Access experience).

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.

• Constantly perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally move objects up to 20 pounds. push or pull less than 25 pounds reach above shoulder level and constantly use both hands.
• Occasionally stand or walk more than 25 minutes bend reach or twist repeatedly and kneel squat or stoop.
• Constantly have clear vision (near and/or far) depth perception peripheral vision and/or visual acuity.
• Occasionally move about to accomplish tasks or move from one worksite to another.
• Constantly communicate with others to exchange information.
• Constantly assess the accuracy neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Occasionally work in noisy environments.

Please submit your resume online at . 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 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.