Genomics Support Scientist

We are seeking a Genomics Support 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 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.

• Provide genomics support research services to support virology research such as specialized technical skills focused on DNA/RNA extraction purification and analysis.
• Perform work with sequencing equipment and data analysis.
• Responsible for performing experimental tasks both within the biocontainment facility and in BSL-2 research laboratories.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of specimens reagents and supplies and will also be responsible for laboratory inventory management submitting purchase requests managing laboratory resources and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks).
• Execute genomics and sequencing research as directed.
• Perform work on operating sequencing equipment including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms.
• Perform work on genomics data analysis; bioinformatics.
• Maintain proper research documentation and data management.
• Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories.
• Submit purchase requests.
• Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in molecular biology virology or genomics.
• Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred).
• Genomics research experience preferred.
• Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred.

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 lift or carry 25- 50 pounds push or pull less than 25 pounds push or pull 25 45 pounds push or pull more than 45 pounds reach above shoulder level and use both hands.
• Must be able to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min. bend repeatedly kneel crawl and climb.
• Must have depth perception have correctable near vision ability to distinguish basic colors and ability to perform repetitive activities.
• Ability to work closely with others work on slippery or uneven working surfaces work on ladders or scaffolding and work with solvents.
• Will be required to be in contact with small animals (rabbits ferrets rodents etc.) nonhuman primates (macaques African green monkeys marmosets etc.) nonhuman primate tissues human blood and other body fluids class II lasers (open or closed) and radiation.
• Will have contact with rabies virus SIV Varicella virus and Orthopox virus (wild and attenuated).
• Will work with corrosive substances plastics and solvents.
• Required to have contact with the following Tier 1 Select Agents: Ebola Virus Monkeypox virus most risk group 4 (BSL4) select agent viruses and some risk group 3 (BSL3) select agent viruses.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including gloves face shields/goggles safety glasses lab coat Ear plugs/muffs clean room uniform impervious suit disposable dust/surgical mask and respirator (Disposable Respirator Mask N P RPowered Air Purified Respirator (PAPR) and positive-pressure suit.

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.