Research Analyst III

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst III to support research and development activities for a federal client. The role involves research on microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, method development and validation, data analysis, and technical documentation. Work may include laboratory and field-based research, sample processing and testing, pathogen identification, and preparing reports and manuscripts for publication.

Requirements

Master’s degree in biology or a related field and at least 3 years of experience, or a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field and at least 6 years of experience.
Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.
Ability to document laboratory activities, analyze data, and support development of technical reports.
Ability 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.
Experience analyzing food and environmental samples for extraction and detection of viral pathogens.
Experience using real-time PCR instrumentation.
Experience extracting RNA/DNA from samples.
Experience performing molecular analyses.
Experience applying aseptic techniques when performing molecular-based methods.
FDA experience.

Responsibilities

Support laboratory and field-based research and development activities.
Collect, prepare, process, and analyze samples.
Conduct laboratory testing and analyses, including molecular detection and/or characterization of viruses and other microorganisms.
Develop, optimize, and/or validate methods for identifying pathogens.
Document laboratory analyses, procedures, results, and observations.
Prepare project reports and manuscripts for publication.