Biologist

Job DescriptionOverview

CAMRIS is a clinical and life sciences firm that realizes innovative solutions to challenges worldwide through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. We combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. Our core practice areas include HIV/AIDS, microbiology and infectious disease research, vaccine research, development and production, global health security, biodefense, and clinical research.

CAMRIS attracts the next generation of scientists to work at premier government research and development institutions with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, under world leaders in health research. Our exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, Medical and Flexible Spending Accounts, and life insurance. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing health and research organization dedicated to making the world a healthier place, please apply today!

We are seeking a Biologist to provide services in support of the overall functions of the Vaccine Production Program.

Responsibilities

• Support the Cell Culture Development (upstream) group of the Vaccine Production Program (VPP) at the Vaccine Research Center.
• Perform development studies of cell culture processes for VRC clinical vaccine or therapeutic candidates and support tech transfer to the VCMP for clinical material generation for the VRC.
  • The vaccine candidates may include viral vaccines, recombinant proteins and/or virus like particles, or monoclonal antibodies.
  • The cell culture processes may include process development and scale up mediated by microbial (bacterial, yeast) and mammalian cell expression systems.
• Capture results in lab notebooks and contribute (by authoring or reviewing) technical documents such as Process Descriptions, SOPs, and Technical Reports.
• Operate bioreactors (set-up, batch, monitor, harvest, and break-down) other cell culture equipment (e.g., metabolite analyzers).
• Participate in projects and laboratory meetings, keep current with compliance obligations, and have shared responsibility for maintenance of common laboratory equipment and designated areas.
• Perform extended-duration culture to improve culture productivity.
• Perform novel transient transfection studies via ATF-based media exchange.
• Independently design experimental studies, including statistical analysis like design-of-experiments (DoE).
• Participate in inter-department planning, data presentations, and material transfer coordination.
• Assist junior associates in experimental set-up and data analysis.
• Support tech transfer and/or regulatory submissions by authoring process descriptions, study reports, and other IND-supporting documents.

Qualifications

• BS in a Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, or other life sciences is required.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in mammalian and/or microbial cell culture development is required.
• Experience with statistics-based experimental design software, including JMP and/or SAS is required.

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.

Full vaccination against COVID-19, defined as two doses of Moderna, two doses of Pfizer, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson's Janssen, is required for this position.

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.