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About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree
• A minimum of THREE (3) years of experience in a science-related field.
• Experience working in a research laboratory environment
• Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2) certification
• Experience with Western Blotting
• 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. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

Nice To Haves

• Have Good Clinical Practice (GCP) skills
• Prior NIH experience
• Manuscript writing
• Data Presentation
• Data Analysis
• SOP writing
• Gel Electrophoresis
• Nucleic Acid Extraction
• RNA purification
• Nucleic acid quantification
• Transfections

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical expertise to all visiting fellows, post-docs, and technicians.
• Train staff on the proper usage of equipment.
• Train staff in a wide variety of techniques used in the laboratory.
• Search existing literature for new and/or relevant techniques.
• Assist the lab staff in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents required by the lab’s scientific activities.
• Evaluate and incorporate new scientific techniques, instruments, and software into standard operating procedures to advance laboratory research capabilities.
• Design, direct, and conduct high‑priority research experiments and studies requiring broad expertise in scientific theories, principles, and emerging methodologies relevant to human health.
• Propose, initiate, and lead novel research projects based on scientific merit, innovation, and relevance, including development of new targets and experimental approaches.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to laboratory staff by supporting assay design, method development, data interpretation, and troubleshooting of complex experiments.
• Maintain oversight of laboratory equipment, facilities, and resources by managing acquisition, calibration, maintenance, utilization, and staff training to ensure operational readiness.
• Evaluate, analyze, and interpret experimental and bioinformatics data; maintain comprehensive electronic laboratory records; and prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and other scientific documentation.
• Communicate research findings through internal briefings, external presentations, posters, and peer‑reviewed publications; collaborate with investigators and stakeholders to disseminate results at regional and national scientific meetings.

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.)