Laboratory Technician

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

• Prepare and manage pathogen registration documents (PRDs) for high-containment pathogens
• Maintain database inventories of biospecimens and infectious samples, including controlled Select Agents
• Prepare and coordinate shipments of biologically hazardous materials
• Assist DIR Facility Management with renovations, relocations and space reorganizations involving BSL3 laboratory spaces and high-containment pathogens
• Assist with on-boarding and off-boarding of scientific staff in positions of Public Trust
• Ensure BioSafety and Regulatory compliance of scientific staff working with pathogens of interest
• Escort visitors in Building 33, a high facility building with restricted access, to protect sensitive material and pathogens from outsider threat or exposure
• 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.
• Provide routine inspection and clearance of reports and correspondence to ensure documents are responsive and conform to NIH policy
• 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. 
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• College degree or high school diploma and four (4) years of related work experience
• Experience monitoring high-containment pathogens and familiarity with related regulations
• Experience liasing with scientific staff.
• Experience shipping biological materials.
• Ability to deal effectively with representatives of a variety of public and private organizations, both nationally and internationally, representing the Lab’s interests in collaborative dealings with outside organizations
• Flexibility in carrying out responsibilities using personal initiative and judgment in handling sensitive program matters, e.g., conflicts between investigators, new initiatives requiring special clearances.

 

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, and reach above shoulder level.
• Must have correctable near vision.
• Ability to work alone and closely with others.

 

 

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 reimburse