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Form of workOverviewWe are seeking a Research Nurse 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.Responsibilities* Perform appropriate research practices associated with Human Research Subjects with experience in patient recruitment for research protocols, explaining research protocols to patients, and obtaining fully informed consent.* Provide routine nursing care to patients and/or donors undergoing apheresis procedures to include but not limited to hematopoietic stem cell collection and peripheral blood stem cell collection.* Appropriately screen and collect blood samples from patients and/or donors for safety and appropriateness of apheresis procedures.* Perform Complete Blood Counts (CBC) utilizing apheresis/phlebotomy procedures in accordance with Clinical Center policies, DTM/BSS standard operating procedures and FDA/AABB regulatory guidelines.* Provide nursing expertise and support in performing research/therapeutic apheresis procedures, hematopoietic stem cell collections, and peripheral blood stem cell collections primarily for the COVID-19 Survivor Cohort Study.* Independently operate designated apheresis machines and run quality control samples on all plasma/platelet-pheresis products.* Collect plasma/platelet-pheresis for component preparation; conduct complete, accurate initial and ongoing assessments of the patient/donor's candidate's condition, identifying current health problems, and works closely with teams of Principal Investigators and Study Coordinators.* Serve as collaborator with the PI on the duties/responsibilities related to clinical protocol development, implementation, coordination, and management.* As assigned, assist with design, and implement data collection procedures, required forms, and monitoring procedures related to the protocol.* Collaborate with physicians, clinical nursing staff, and other staff to identify ways to continually improve the integrity of data collection and analysis.* Develop improved techniques and procedures for problems related to specimen collection, ordering and implementation of diagnostic workups, protocol-driven data, and documentation.Qualifications* A Degree from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. The applicant must have an active, current registration as a professional nurse in a state, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.* Apheresis experience preferred. Prior nursing experience with clinical trials in an outpatient setting and/or experience in data management and collection preferred.
Ideally has knowledge of transfusion medicine/blood bank.* Experience in adult/pediatric clinical trials management, international clinical trials, and/or health communications campaigns preferred. Knowledge of biological principles and scientific methods is desired.* At least four (4) years nursing experience with CPR certification.* Experience in clinical research setting with protocols and clinical trials.* Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.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.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.
