Senior Purification Specialist

Overview

We seek a Senior Purification Specialist to support the Pilot Bioproduction Facility (PBF) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. PBF is a one-of-a-kind cGMP-compliant pharmaceutical manufacturing facility engaging in next-generation development for cutting-edge companies and government agencies. The professionals at PBF are engaging in trailblazing endeavors every day. Most exciting, the end products vary, so every year brings multiple opportunities for professional enrichment in original projects.

CAMRIS International, LLC, is a dynamic medical research and 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 vaccine research, development, and production; microbiology and infectious disease research; biodefense; clinical research; 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

• Prepares buffers pour columns with specific resins, lyses cells to homogeneous suspensions.
• Performs extractions of cells and cell products.
• Uses column chromatography, centrifugation, and other techniques to purify vaccine materials.
• Makes recommendations for the purification of desired products based on research data received from research personnel.
• Responsible for all types of purification and downstream processing and the use of various equipment to meet these goals.
• Responsible for writing Standard Operating Procedures, Batch Production Records, and any other documents that are required to maintain documentation and compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensures that all data is entered in records to be maintained on file for each product.
• Performs various analytical procedures to characterize and quantitate the product at all steps in the purification process.
• Responsible for training other personnel on procedures and operations of equipment.
• Provides assistance to CAMRIS headquarters as needed on proposal writing projects and provides assistance with all job-related progress reports/technical reports.
• Maintains a safe workplace, ensuring that he/she is aware of and observes appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
• The employee is required to attend safety training relative to his/her position and report any infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety Officer.
• Performs light duties and other related duties as required and assigned, including working in other sections.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a science field (preferably chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or engineering) and 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrated downstream manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication (written and verbal), organizational, and time management skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and customers.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must have eligibility to work in the United States and have lived in the United States for three of the past five years if a non-US citizen.

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 the successful completion of a 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 chec