Job Description:
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, diverse 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 diverse, 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 a variety of laboratory procedures and techniques, and work with congenic, transgenic, and knockout mice; analyses of lymphoma cell lines; DNA and tissue microarrays; and molecular and cell biology.
- Work with laboratory instruments used to perform tests, analyses, and other laboratory procedures.
- Write reports of findings, state methods and procedures, include any modifications employed specimens and materials involved, and results of experiments.
- Maintain quality control of the laboratory including upkeep and routine maintenance of equipment.
- Perform laboratory techniques relating to scientific research.
- Prepare specimens and equipment for use, and general lab management, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment including chemicals, biological materials, biological wastes, etc.
- Catalog and label laboratory samples. Help with maintaining and organizing inventory of samples and metadata, laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Maintain detailed laboratory records of experiments and their results.
- 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 reports and publications.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a related field required.
- Good communication skills and writing skills are highly desired.
- Experience working with congenic, transgenic, and knockout mice.
- Experience with analyzing cell lines.
- Experience with DNA, tissue microarrays, molecular and cell biology.
- Experience maintaining and organizing laboratory inventory of samples, data, and supplies.
CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.CAMRIS.com . 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.
Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.
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.
