ChIP Assay Scientist
Camris International

Overview

We are seeking a Scientist to support the National Institutes of Health's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in the Laboratory of Viral Diseases (LVD) . 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

• Perform a wide variety of procedures and techniques which may include but are not limited to working mammalian cell culture including handling and maintenance of primary cells, Protein gel electrophoresis, transfer, and Western blotting, Isolation of DNA, RNA, and protein from mammalian cells and animal tissues, PCR, qPCR, RT-PCR, DNA cloning and plasmid preparations.
• Perform transfection of mammalian cells with DNA plasmids and RNA molecules.
• Perform basic laboratory maintenance including monitoring the levels of supplies, arranging for equipment repair/calibration, handling received orders.
• Perform lab work and experiments following protocols and instruction.
• Communicate and interact effectively with a diverse laboratory population.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree with at least five (5) years of post-masters experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Assays (ChIP Assays).
• Basic knowledge of statistics, of virology (DNA viruses; herpesviruses), of epigenetics is required.
• Experience working with DNA viruses; Titering, infection of tissue culture cells, fluorescent and confocal microscopy is required.
• Familiarity with protein purification chromatography is required.
• Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Prism, Photoshop is required.
• Familiarity with bioinformatic analyses of RNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq data 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.

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