Scientific Program Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Scientific Program Manager to support the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world. Candidates will work at a diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Take the next big step in 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

• Conduct and participate in projects that are complex and scientifically demanding within a specific area/field. Specialty requirement in mass spectrometry.
• Initiate, implement, plan, direct, and execute scientific research and development.
• Make detailed observations, analyze data, and interpret results. Demonstrate scientific rigor in assessing own data and that of others.
• Responsible for meeting project goals within time and budget constraints.
• Demonstrate ability for scientific insight and conceptual thinking.
• Independently plan, design, evaluate, revise and execute projects within RP-HPLC and LC-MS filed, utilizing good scientific judgment. Lead specific investigation and method development work in support of multiple projects at a time.
• Develop research findings and make recommendations.
• Effectively present and participate results at internal meetings.
• Lead investigations and write manuscripts to publish state of art work.
• Utilize forward-looking perspective to contribute to “go/no go” decisions.
• Make recommendations on outside technologies for the company to pursue.
• Project area includes monoclonal antibody and multi-specific antibody; recombinant protein vaccine and nanoparticles; mRNA and mRNA/LNP vaccines.
• Analytical skills and applications include but not limited to develop release and characterization method by utilizing reversed phase HPLC/or UPLC - UV methods, and HPLC/or UPLC /or nanoLC – MS methods for pipeline project support.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific field 10+ years of specialized experience.
• Deep understanding challenges and method development approaches of mAb, vaccine and mRNA scientific field.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge working in the research/development laboratory environment.
• Must be a team player who can effectively work with members from cross-functional departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computer software including word processing, data evaluation, and project timeline management.

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.