Biologist

Guidehouse•Baltimore, MD

18h•Onsite

About The Position

We are searching for a Biologist to support the services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute on Aging (NIA). The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time opportunity located in Baltimore, MD.

Requirements

Master’s degree
A minimum of SIX (6) years of experience in biology or a related field performing biological research functions in a research setting.
Demonstrates experience working in a laboratory environment.
Experience maintaining accurate and detailed records.
Demonstrates Knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Nice To Haves

Have Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certification
Prior NIH experience
Background in Genetics, Neuroscience or Molecular Biology
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare human peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC).
Perform magnetic bead purification of cellular subsets from PBMC.
Stain cells for flow cytometry and basic flow cytometry.
Carry out basic molecular biology and biochemistry experiments.
Prepare and analyze DNA, RNA, and chromatin from cell subsets.
Perform chromatin biology techniques such as chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP,ATAC-Seq); prepare sequencing libraries.
Perform basic cell culture.
Carry out confocal and epifluorescence microscopy as needed for progress in project.
Carry out single-cell RNA/ATAC experiments and analysis.
Maintain laboratory equipment
Update and maintain laboratory notebooks and databases
Attend laboratory meetings, present results and findings to staff

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