CAMRIS · 1 month ago
Scientific Program Analyst
CAMRIS is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm focused on innovative solutions to health and development challenges. The Scientific Program Analyst will support the NIH's NIAID by overseeing inventories, conducting audits, and providing training related to laboratory information management systems.
BiotechnologyInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Responsible for oversight of electronic and physical inventories of long-term select agent samples and short-term experimental samples, to include inventories maintained in BSL-4 and inclusive of BSAT
Conduct periodic unannounced audits of laboratory and refrigerator/freezer spaces to monitor for compliance with relevant SOPs/policies and compare electronic inventory to actual on-hand physical inventory. Draft reports of findings; propose remediation and process changes if/as needed
Responsible for developing and conducting Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) trainings and proficiency evaluations based on government requirements and as approved by the government, to include periodic refresher trainings and assessments, as needed for LIMS account user maintenance
Provide support and back-up to the Virology Repository Manager
Additional duties include supporting mission priorities in laboratory setting to complete research studies
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a full 4-year course of study from an accredited college or university leading to a B.S. or higher degree that includes specialized training and research in virology, molecular biology, serology, and/or immunology
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment
Previous recent BSL-4 experience required
Ability to lift or carry less than 25 pounds, lift or carry 25 – 50 pounds, push or pull less than 25 pounds, push or pull 25 – 45 pounds, push or pull more than 45 pounds, reach above shoulder level, and use both hands
Will be required to stand or walk more than 25 of 30 min., bend repeatedly, kneel, crawl, and climb
Must have depth perception, have correctable near vision, ability to distinguish basic colors, and perform repetitive activities
Ability to work alone and closely with others, work on slippery or uneven working surfaces, work on ladders or scaffolding, and work with solvents
Will be required to be in contact with small animals (fish birds, rodents, etc.), nonhuman primates (rhesus, cynos, etc.), nonhuman primate tissues, human blood or other body fluids, and radiation
Will have contact with rabies virus, SIV, Varicella virus, and Orthopox Virus (Wild and Attenuated)
Will work with corrosive substances, plastics, and solvents
Maybe in contact with Ebola Virus, Monkeypox virus, most risk group 4 (BSL4) select agent viruses, and some risk group 3 (BSL3) select agent viruses
Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, face shields/goggles, safety glasses, lab coat, Ear plugs/muffs, clean room uniform, Impervious suit, disposable dust/surgical mask, and respirator (disposable respirator mask N, P, R –95, 99,100), powered air purified Respirator (PAPR), and positive-pressure suit
Preferred
Previous experience with IRF inventory management system preferred
Benefits
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
Paid supplemental short-term disability
Company
CAMRIS
CAMRIS is a military medicine, clinical and life sciences, and research and development firm with experience working in more than 110 countries.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-05Acquired
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