Scientific Program Analyst

Location

Bethesda, MD | United States

Job description

We are seeking a Scientific Program Analyst to support the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, MD. 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.

• Assign research, training and fellowship grant applications to approximately 80 program areas administered by program officers within the three Institute Divisions (DAIDS, DMID, DAIT).
• Interpret research being proposed in the grant application, make assignment decisions and resolve conflicts.
• Scientifically justify assignment decisions, especially in areas of conflict due to overlapping scientific interest between branches or programs.
• Determine whether applications are appropriately assigned to NIAID.
• Analyze and interpret scientific concepts and approaches of research, training, intramural and contract projects and select scientific codes for input into Science Coding and Reporting System (SCORS).
• Evaluate NIAID research projects to:
  • Determine the relevancy of the research to Trans-NIH Special Reports and NIAID Special Interest Areas, such as cancer, nutrition, diabetes, behavioral research, prevention, data. science/bioinformatics, and health disparities research.
  • Determine the relevancy of the research project to the NIAID Clinical Trials definition.
  • Assign a clinical trial percentage based on an estimate of the percentage of the total project effort involved in the clinical trial.
  • Determine research projects involved in Vaccine, Drug /Therapeutics, Diagnostics, and Basic/Other areas.
  • Determine the percentage of human (clinical) versus non-human (non-clinical) experimentation.
  • Determine whether any of 28 Special Group Areas (gender and special populations) are involved in the research projects.
  • Determine a project's involvement in International Health Research.
• Maintain the network SCORS database and assure the accuracy and completeness of the data.
• Recommend changes/additions to the coding system to reflect new scientific directions, procedures, or programmatic emphasis.
• Prepare ad hoc and annual NIAID internal reports on behalf of RPAB.

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or the biological sciences.
• Minimum of two (2) years of related experience is required.
• An infectious disease and/or immunology background is strongly encouraged. Research and bioinformatic experiences are pluses.
• Laboratory experience in biological sciences (i.e., infectious disease and immunology) is required, experience in public health or health policy positions is not sufficient, looking for direct experience with infectious diseases or immunology.

CAMRIS International LLC offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at . 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.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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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