Research Analyst II

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst II to support research and development activities for a federal client. The role involves research on microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, sample collection, data analysis, and technical documentation. Work may be laboratory- or field-based. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust, with approved adjudication required before onboarding. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or a related field, such as molecular biology, microbiology, biology, or biochemistry.
A minimum of 2 years of experience.
Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.
Experience collecting environmental samples from marine environments.
Ability to document laboratory activities, analyze data, and support development of technical reports.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active Public Trust or existing suitability.
FDA experience.
Experience extracting, purifying, and characterizing biological toxins.
Experience propagating bacterial and eukaryotic microorganisms.
Experience developing molecular assays to detect and/or identify bacterial species.
Experience preparing RNA, DNA, and protein extractions for analyses.
Experience performing molecular analyses using real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing, and/or next-generation sequencing.
Experience performing bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequence data.

Responsibilities

Support research and development activities, including laboratory- and field-based research.
Collect, prepare, process, and analyze samples.
Conduct laboratory testing and analyses, including propagation and molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms.
Document laboratory analyses, procedures, results, and observations.
Draft project reports and manuscripts for publication.

Benefits

Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
Personal and family sick time and company-paid holidays.
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.
Parental leave and adoption assistance.
401(k) retirement plan.
Basic life and supplemental life insurance.
Health savings account and dental/vision and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Short-term and long-term disability.
Student loan paydown.
Tuition reimbursement, personal development, and learning opportunities.
Skills development and certifications.
Employee referral program.
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach.
Emergency back-up childcare program.
Mobility stipend.