Research Analyst III
Guidehouse
US - MD, BethesdaPosted about 16 hours agoDiscoveredMatch locked
Full time
Job Family
Research Analyst
Travel Required
None
Clearance Required
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst III to support research and development activities for a federal client. This role will support research involving microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, method development and validation, data analysis, and technical documentation.
What You Will Do
- Support research and development activities, including laboratory and field-based research.
- 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 the identification of pathogens.
- Document laboratory analyses, procedures, results, and observations.
- Prepare project reports and manuscripts for publication.
What You Will Need
- Master's degree in biology or a related field, such as biological science, microbiology, molecular biology, or biomedical sciences with Minimum THREE (3)+ years of experience OR bachelor's degree in biology or a related field, such as biological science, microbiology, molecular biology, or biomedical sciences with Minimum SIX (6)+ years of experience
- Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.
- 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. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have
- 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.
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. 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
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
- Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Basic Life & Supplemental Life
- Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Student Loan PayDown
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
- Skills Development & Certifications
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
- Mobility Stipend
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.
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse's Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant's dealings with unauthorized third parties.
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
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