Bioinformatics Scientist

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$80,000.00/yr - $/yr

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We are seeking a Bioinformatics Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Gaithersburg, 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.

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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 collegial environment where individual contributions matter at all levels. At CAMRIS, you will notably improve the lives of people at home and abroad.

• Support the Data Science & Automation group of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) Labs of the Vaccine Research Center.
• Work independently and collaboratively to develop or optimize wet lab procedures that improve the throughput of analytical and process development workflows such as chromatography screens, cell culture condition screens, process optimization, etc.
• Implement and optimize wet lab high-throughput, quantitative analytical assays using methods such as colorimetric, fluorometric, and biolayer interferometry.
• Design, test, and implement data transformation, integration, storage, and analysis pipelines, including development of custom programs written in Python, VBA, C/C++, etc.
• Design and execute both wet lab and dry lab experiments that evaluate performance of process / analytical procedures.
• Effectively communicate with other developers and functional team leads during design, optimization, and implementation of procedures / pipelines.
• Prepare necessary materials (buffers, packed columns, reagents, etc.) in support of development activities.
• Write and review technical protocols and reports.
• Analyze and compile data, present at group/department meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• M.S. degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in recombinant protein purification development for GMP clinical-phase products.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Demonstrated expertise in the following techniques or tools for protein purification and characterization:
• Column chromatography for protein purification by AEX, CEX, affinity, SEC, HIC.
• Column packing and testing.
• Qualitative assays including SDS-PAGE and Western Blot.
• UV/vis spectrophotometer.
• Purification development experience for GMP process development in biotech/pharmaceutical or related industry (experience in clinical manufacturing is highly desirable).
• Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computer software including word processing and data evaluation.

• Constantly conduct sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Occasionally perform work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds, and perform work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Rarely perform heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds.
• Occasionally push or pull less than 25 pounds and push or pull 25 – 45 pounds.
• Occasionally reach…