Sobre este puesto de Biologist en Guidehouse
Job Family:
Scientist
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for specialized scientific services to support and manage the laboratory's mouse colonies and mouse models of disease for the NIH. This is a full-time role in Bethesda, MD.
Support and manage the laboratory's mouse colonies and mouse models of disease for all lab members.
Assist with experimental work and lead independent research projects aligned with the NIH labs research goals.
Maintain and manage the laboratory's mouse colonies and animal work while supporting team members (and sometimes collaborators) during animal experiments in ongoing projects.
Perform the genotyping of the entire mouse colony used by the laboratory.
Set up and oversee maintenance breeding of all mouse strains.
Generate and maintain needed new mouse lines through crossbreeding.
Prepare animals for experimentation, including generation of bone-marrow chimeras, infection with LCMV or IAV, etc.
Assist with animal studies, including blood collection, tissue processing, pathology support, and preclinical analysis.
Perform a wide array of immunology and molecular biological techniques with animal and human cells/tissues.
Assist in keeping the Animal Protocol up to date.
Acquire new skills related to animal models to help the laboratory perform cutting-edge disease-relevant work.
Support collaborations with investigators, staff scientists, and partner laboratories.
Contribute to projects and publications.
Prepare PowerPoint slides and other items valuable for presentation of laboratory accomplishments.
Develop work products and documents related to analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting scientific data to prepare papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals and, when indicated, present findings at seminars and/or scientific meetings.
Maintain a lab-accessible database of the laboratory's mouse colonies and ongoing animal experiments.
What You Will Need:
B.A. or B.S. degree in a scientific discipline and at least THREE (3) years of research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or related biomedical research OR a Master’s degree in a scientific discipline and at least ONE (1) year of relevant experience.
Deep experience in managing and maintaining large mouse colonies, mouse genotyping, and the generation, execution, and interpretation of mouse experimental models, as well as experience with cell culture, PCR/qPCR/ddPCR, flow cytometry and/or animal research techniques.
Ability to work independently and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
Outstanding interpersonal and time management skills.
Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced translational research environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in staff training and mentoring.
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
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
About Guidehouse
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