Scientist

We are seeking a Scientistto support the National Institutes of Healths (NIH) world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Hamilton MT. 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 high-quality cost-effective programs and research management services. We combine our proven systems with todays 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 collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

• Run and interpret multi-electrode array electrophysiology experiments on human brain organoids and other human alternative testing models and assist other lab members in similar experimental planning.
• Use murine brain slice cultures for investigation of prion pathogenesis and the function of the prion protein in health.
• Perform experiments with infectious human and animal prions practicing expert biosafety procedures.
• Liaise with the research technologies branch to create substantial high quality OMICs data across a broad range of technologies.
• Perform molecular imaging techniques including confocal microscopy.
• Manage and maintain the prion electrophysiology suite.
• Provide upkeep and routine maintenance for projects maintain laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals biological materials etc. required to handle biological materials recombinant protein materials acids biological wastes etc. maintaining work bench and equipment related to projects.
• Catalog and label laboratory samples and consumables. Liaise with vendors as needed.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results and prepare the information resulting from these experiments for presentations at laboratory-wide meetings and for publication.
• Write reports of findings stating methods and procedures including any modifications employed specimens and materials involved and results of experiments. Interpreting evaluating and discussing the results of each experiment with the Federal Task Leader as part of the planning process for subsequent studies.
• Operate and communicate effectively in a group team-oriented working environment. Work with and support others in a collegial open respectful and interactive working manner. Work collaboratively with others in the lab to generate data for publications.
• Additional duties as assigned.

• Ph.D. in related field.
• Minimum five (5) years research experience with infectious prions and associated biohazards
• Expert experience with neuroelectrophysiology of human brain organoids and other new alternative models
• Strong communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Experience working in a team environment and independently.

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.

• Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds push or pull less than 25 pounds reach above shoulder level and use both hands.
• Must be able to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min.
• Must be willing to work alone and closely with others and willing to work with protracted or irregular hours and willing to work in solvents.
• Will be required to be in contact with small animals (mice rabbits) nonhuman primates (rhesus macques and common marmosets) nonhuman primate tissues and radiation.
• Will work with aerosols biological inhalants corrosive substances plastics and solvents.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves face shields/goggles safety glasses lab coat clean room uniform disposable dust/surgical respirator (disposable respirator mask N P Rand powered air purified respirator (PAPR).

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 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.