CAMRIS · 20 hours ago
Genomics Support Scientist
Bethesda, MD, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$56K/yr - $89K/yr
3+ years expCAMRIS is a dynamic clinical research and international development firm, and they are seeking a Genomics Support Scientist to support the NIH's NIAID in Bethesda, MD. The role involves providing genomics support for virology research, performing experimental tasks in laboratory settings, and maintaining laboratory resources and documentation.
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Responsibilities
Provide genomics support research services to support virology research, such as specialized technical skills focused on DNA/RNA extraction, purification, and analysis
Perform work with sequencing equipment and data analysis
Responsible for performing experimental tasks both within the biocontainment facility and in BSL-2 research laboratories
Maintain an accurate inventory of specimens, reagents, and supplies, and will also be responsible for laboratory inventory management, submitting purchase requests, managing laboratory resources, and maintaining appropriate laboratory research documentation (notebooks)
Execute genomics and sequencing research as directed
Perform work on operating sequencing equipment including Illumina and Oxford Nanopore platforms
Perform work on genomics data analysis; bioinformatics
Maintain proper research documentation and data management
Maintain laboratory reagent and material inventories
Submit purchase requests
Assist with manuscript and report writing as requested
Performs other duties as assigned
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 molecular biology, virology, or genomics
Previous laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred)
Genomics research experience preferred
Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience preferred
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
Must be able 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 ability to perform repetitive activities
Ability to work 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 (rabbits, ferrets, rodents, etc.), nonhuman primates (macaques, African green monkeys, marmosets, etc.), nonhuman primate tissues, human blood and other body fluids, class II lasers (open or closed), 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
Required to have contact with the following Tier 1 Select Agents: 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 laboratory research experience (>3 years preferred)
Genomics research experience preferred
Previous recent BSL-3 or BSL-4 experience 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.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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