Scientific Reviewer
CAMRIS

Overview

We are seeking a Scientific Reviewer to support the National Institutes of Health's (NIH), world renowned National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. Our NIAID professional, technical, and scientific support personnel are part of a preeminent team focused on positively impacting millions of lives around the world with groundbreaking research. Candidates will work at a prominent, diverse and vibrant NIAID worksite to directly support exciting ongoing research activities as a contractor team member. Accelerate 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

• Work with the Designated Federal Official (DFO), Federal Scientific Review Officer (SRO), to manage the scientific peer review of grant and cooperative agreement applications, and contract proposals assigned to the NIAID for primary merit review.
• Assist the DFO on multiple tasks/review assignments (grants and contracts) at one time.
• Possess and apply scientific knowledge in areas related to the NIAID mission and the NIH peer review process.
• Possess and apply Federal, DHHS, and NIH grant and contract acquisition policy to all work.
• Assist the DFO in identifying the administrative and the scientific issues in the grant applications or contract proposals, e.g. application completeness, adherence to scientific and administrative requirements of the solicitation; understand the hypotheses and rationale presented in the applications/proposals; describe and list the type of science and specific technologies proposed in the application and contract proposals.
• Possess the ability to learn how to use the NIH and NIAID developed digital business systems (IMPAC II, eRA Commons, QVR, RIMS, Pub Med, NIH Reviewer Support Site, NIAID SRDMS, SRP Access databases, NIH Reporter, numerous macros) that have been developed to facilitate SRP SROs work.
• Able to search for reviewers with appropriate scientific expertise and recommend potential reviewers to the DFO.
• Use good writing and communication skills.
• Provide timely response to all inquiries from the program, reviewers, and applicants and keep DFO informed of all actions.
• Assist the DFO in preparing guidance documents for reviewers, use of electronic systems, and submission of critiques.
• Capture the results of committee deliberations during the review meeting.
• Assist the DFO with the conduct of the review meeting.
• Assist the DFO in the development of summary statements for grant application reviews, or Technical Evaluation Reports for contract proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph. D. in microbiology, immunology, virology, or related biomedical or translational field with expertise and independent research in basic or clinical research background in one or more of the following areas: HIV/AIDS, basic and translational virology, biology and immunology of infectious diseases, microbiology, parasitology, basic and translational immunology, autoimmunity, allergic diseases, transplantation immunology, mucosal immunology, vaccine immunology, and/or immunological effects of radiation exposure. infectious diseases; postdoctoral experience (recent research presentations and publications in peer-reviewed journals are expected as evidence of independent research experience); bachelor's degree plus four (4) years of specialized experience are equivalent to a Ph. D.or a Minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (MS Access experience).
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Some knowledge of NIH.
• Organizational and interpersonal abilities; proficiency in technical/scientific writing. Ability to lift boxed paper files for transport to/from meetings.

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.

CAMRIS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and paid supplemental short-term disability.

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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