Scientist, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

Overview

We are seeking a Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health’s (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 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.

• 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.

• 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…