Scientist - Bethesda, United States - CAMRIS
Description
Overview:
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:
- Perform a wide range of molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA analysis, DNA/RNA isolation, DNA/RNA purification, and DNA/RNA next generation sequencing (Illumina).
- Perform next generation sequencing (Illumina).
- Design and implement improved methods to existing standard next generation sequencing protocols.
- Maintain and operate workstation robots to increase experimental throughput.
- Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments and follow SOPs to perform tests, analysis, and other procedures.
- Perform high level next generation DNA/RNA sequencing data analysis using various bioinformatic tools including Cell Ranger, Seurat, etc.
- Produce high quality scientific data and analysis consistently.
- Work with staff to plan technical aspects of sequencing projects by suggesting innovative methods and approaches.
- Work with staff to develop and optimize assays for diverse new projects.
- Collaborate with scientists from other organizations or institutions involved in similar or related research projects.
- Maintain accurate, daily records of experiments.
- Contribute to pipeline management for the Vaccine Immunology Program.
- Prepare presentations for internal data review and for external audiences.
- Produce written methodologies for publications.
- Assist with the development and monitoring of QC metrics for sequencing data, suggest and implement methodological changes as needed based on QC metrics.
- Coordinate sequencing projects once they are initiated by determining costs and acceptable timelines and providing frequent updates for these collaborations with the Federal Task Leader.
Qualifications:
- Ph.
D. Five (5) years of specialized experience. plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Ph.
D.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in biology or a related field including cell and molecular biology, immunology, and/or next generation sequencing.
- Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates knowledge of maintaining accurate and detailed records.
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge of budget management for various projects.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices.
- Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID19. Proof of vaccination may be required._
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