Staff Scientist

Job Family :
Scientist
Travel Required :
None
Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :
We are currently searching for a Staff Scientist to provide services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).  This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

- Breed and cross different fish colonies.
- Culture primary cells collected from fish germline or soma.
- Fix and immune-stain cells and tissues collected from fish.
- Perform traditional and Gateway cloning to tag genes with a wide variety of fluorescent and non-fluorescent tags.
- Generate mutant gene alleles for structure function studies.
- Record and interpret experimental research data.
- Review and discuss experimental research results.
- Train others to perform biological and biochemical assays.
- Create and maintain zebrafish transgenic animals.

What You Will Need :

- Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline with a minimum FOUR (4) years of experience in related field or master’s degree with at least SIX (6) years of specialized experience in lieu of PhD.
- Extensive experience in Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microscopy techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of fish and frog genetics and asexual reproduction.
- 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.
- No other candidates were considered due to incumbent candidate being identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experienced with MS Office Suite.
- Able to compile research findings, reports and develop manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
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

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

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