Website CAMRIS
CAMRIS
Company : CAMRIS
Overview:
We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the National Institutes of Health’s (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 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.
Responsibilities:
- Perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) according to GLP guidelines.
- Support team members with tissue processing and assays as needed.
- Prepare media and other reagents.
- Operate a variety of laboratory instruments including cell counters, centrifuges, controlled rate freezers, and liquid nitrogen freezers.
- Follow Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments.
- Assist with storage, retrieval, and shipment of specimens.
- Plan and conduct complex experiments independently including:
- Luminex assays to measure multiple cytokines and chemokines.
- Antibody titrations.
- Intracellular cytokine staining.
- B cell characterization using fluorescently labeled probes.
- Immunophenotyping.
- Perform QC on flow cytometers and acquire samples using DIVA software.
- Conduct data analysis, prepare figures for publication, and present at lab meetings.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Immunology, Biology, or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of previous related experience is required.
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time at a computer and/or biosafety cabinet; ability to move within the worksite and well as travel to other research sites.
- Experience performing isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
- Experience performing quality control.
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.
- Will be required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min.
- Must have depth perception, have correctable near vision, can distinguish basic colors and perform repetitive activities.
- Ability to work closely with others, work around machinery with moving parts and work with solvents
- Will be required to be in contact with nonhuman primate tissues, human blood or other body fluids and class 1 lasers.
- Will have contact with HIV-1, SIV and Orthopox virus (attenuate and recombinant)
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, lab coat and disposable dust/surgical mask.
Please submit your resume online at (url removed). 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.