Biologist

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

1d•$113,000 - $188,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Biologist to provide support services to NIH NCI/CCR. This position is a full-time position located in Bethesda, Maryland. The role involves devising highly specialized research procedures, designing research studies, and searching scientific literature for new methods. The biologist will conduct quality assurance reviews, design and execute research projects involving myeloid cell differentiation, characterization, and function, and perform various laboratory techniques. They will also conduct cell culture, support animal models, assist in basic laboratory experiments, maintain samples, supplies, and equipment, and learn new techniques. Calibration and operation of laboratory instruments, coordination of analysis and interpretation of experimental data, and preparation of scientific summaries, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations are key responsibilities. Additionally, the role includes training laboratory staff, maintaining laboratory inventory, monitoring supplies, ensuring proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials, enforcing safe laboratory practices, ensuring regulatory compliance, and monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Biology or a related field.
A minimum of TEN (10) years of experience in an immunology-related field.
Strong experience with immunology research, including mouse models for cancer, inflammation, and infectious diseases.
Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques including RNA sequencing, RT-qPCR, and library preparation.
Experience with flow cytometry, cell isolation, and immune population analysis.
Familiarity with small RNA profiling, ChIP-Seq technology, and data analysis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Biology, Life Sciences, or related discipline.
Experience with bioinformatics and statistical software tools.
Experience using FlowJo, GraphPad, and QuPath software.
Familiarity with imaging hardware and experimental imaging software.
Experience working with toxoplasma gondii infection models and cyst isolation techniques.
Prior experience supporting multi-disciplinary research teams in a federal or academic laboratory setting.
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

Devise highly specialized research procedures by applying knowledge of advanced research techniques and equipment.
Design research studies by selecting appropriate methodology and procedures to meet experimental objectives.
Search scientific literature for new methods and procedures for application and adaptation in experiments.
Conduct quality assurance reviews and ensure research standards are upheld.
Design and execute research projects involving myeloid cell differentiation, characterization, and function (e.g., macrophages, dendritic cells, monocytes, neutrophils).
Perform laboratory techniques including flow cytometry, cell sorting, DNA/RNA isolation, gene expression analysis, RNA sequencing, and microbiome analysis.
Conduct cell culture and support animal models for cancer and infectious disease research.
Assist in basic laboratory experiments, maintain samples, supplies, and equipment, and learn new techniques.
Calibrate and operate laboratory instruments and coordinate analysis and interpretation of experimental data.
Prepare summaries, reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations for scientific meetings and publications.
Train laboratory staff on specialized procedures and equipment usage.
Maintain laboratory inventory, monitor supplies, and ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Enforce safe laboratory practices and ensure regulatory compliance.
Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment and coordinate maintenance activities.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus