Scientist

Overview CAMRIS International is an international development and research firm that realizes innovative solutions to health and development challenges through high-quality, cost-effective program and research management services. With experience working in more than 80 countries, we combine our proven systems with today's most effective, evidence-based best practices to improve the lives of people around the world. We apply a customized, customer-centric, cost-effective business approach to offer greater value to our clients and challenge the way things have always been done in our field. CAMRIS clients include U.S. government agencies and multilateral and private organizations. Our core practice areas include public health, agriculture and food security, economic development, education, environment, humanitarian assistance, democracy and governance, and medical research. CAMRIS is seeking exceptional candidates for the Scientist positions. S/he will support the mission of The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and The National Institutes of Health (NIH) by conducting and supporting basic, translational and clinical research to better understand, treat, and ultimately prevent infectious, immunologic, and allergic diseases at the Rocky Mountain Laboratories in Hamilton, Montana. This is a forecasted position and it is contingent upon contract award. Responsibilities For Junior Level Roles, Duties Include: Performs research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program. Provides support to other laboratory staff on research projects and techniques. Analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts. Collaborates with industry/academia to apply the results of research. Develops new techniques, products, or practices. May present research at national scientific meetings/symposia. For Mid-Level Roles, Duties Include: Plans and executes research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program. Provides support and mentors other laboratory staff on research projects and techniques. Analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts. Collaborates with industry/academia to apply the results of research. Develops new techniques, products, or practices. Presents research at national scientific meetings/symposia. Creates new research protocols. For Senior Level Roles, Duties Include: Plans and executes research experiments in the context of the laboratory's overall research program. Provides support and mentors other laboratory staff on research projects and techniques. Develops strategies for maintaining adequate space/facilities for ongoing and projected research studies. Analyzes and interprets research data, communicates results and methods in reports, presentations, and manuscripts. Collaborates with industry/academia to apply the results of research. Develops new techniques, products, or practices. Hypothesizes on any discrepancies and recommends changes to protocols. Presents research at national scientific meetings/symposia. Creates new research protocols. May mentor junior level scientists. Qualifications For Junior Roles: Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in a science related field. Minimum Experience: 2-5+ years of experience in a science related field. Demonstrates experience working in the research laboratory environment. Computer skills to include MS Office Suite. For Mid-Level Roles: Minimum Education: Master's degree in a scientific field. Two (2) years of specialized experience plus a BA/BS degree is equivalent to a Master's degree. Minimum Experience: 5-11+ years of experience in a science related field. Demonstrates experience working in the research laboratory environment. Computer skills to include MS Office Suite. For Senior Roles: Minimum Education: Ph.D. degree in a scientific field. Three (3) years of specialized experience plus a Master's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. Five (5) years of specialized experience plus a Bachelor's degree is equivalent to a Ph.D. Minimum Experience: 11+ years of expereince in a science related field. Demonstrates experience working in the research laboratory environment. Computer skills to include MS Office Suite.