Laboratory Technician at CAMRIS in HAMILTON, Montana

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 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, 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 wide variety of procedures and techniques, including but not limited to: cell culture, clinical/diagnostic microbiology, DNA analysis, isolation, purification, sequencing, ELISA, flow cytometry, gene cloning, protein analysis, and RNA isolation.


• Work with animals in a BSL4 environment.


• Perform general lab management tasks, including laboratory upkeep, routine maintenance of equipment, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment such as chemicals, biological materials, and other reagents. Handle biological materials, carcinogens, recombinant protein materials, acids, biological wastes, etc. Maintain workbenches and equipment related to projects. Catalog and label laboratory samples. Assist in maintaining and organizing the inventory of samples, metadata, laboratory supplies, and reagents. Liaise with vendors as needed.


• Maintain detailed records of experiments and their results, and prepare findings and results for laboratory-wide meetings and publication.


• Write reports of findings, including methods, procedures (with any modifications), specimens, materials involved, and results. Maintain laboratory records. Interpret, evaluate, and discuss experimental results with the supervisor as part of planning subsequent studies.


• Operate and communicate effectively in a group, team-oriented working environment. Collaborate with colleagues in a collegial, open, respectful, and interactive manner to generate data for publications.


• Assist the Federal Task Leader in analyzing and interpreting data, and prepare summaries of laboratory findings for reports and papers, such as papers to be published in scientific journals.


• Be willing to learn principles of molecular biology, genetics, systems biology, and immunology.


• Perform quality control for the laboratory.


• Generate laboratory records to support research and independently perform necessary calculations.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline is required.


• Minimum of 2-3 years of work experience in a laboratory setting.


• Effective communication skills for working in a team environment.


• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as experimental needs require.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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.


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.


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