Biologist — Lab Data, Rodent Studies & Microscopy

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse Inc. in Bethesda is seeking a Biologist-level professional to assist with basic lab experiments, collect and analyze biological data, and manage samples, supplies, and equipment.

The role includes learning new techniques and supporting investigations through careful documentation and data processing. The candidate will work with rodent models, manage mouse colonies, and prepare summaries of findings for presentations and publications.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a laboratory setting with small animals (rodents).
• Experience with computational analysis of microscopy data.
• Experience working with transgenic mice and managing mouse colonies.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining lab samples, supplies, and documentation.
• Ability to perform repetitive lab activities and handle standard lab equipment safely.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with performing basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains various lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Analyze laboratory findings.
• Learns new laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Perform sample preparation for studies of rodent inner ear cellular biology.
• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
• Support investigations through the design and execution of laboratory experiments and preparation of biological specimens.
• Manage transgenic mouse colonies and assist with microscopy data collection and interpretation.
• Prepare written summaries of experimental findings, including figures and interpretations for presentations and publications.
• Provide periodic literature summaries and contribute to lab inventory tracking and maintenance documentation.
• Deliver progress updates during meetings or as requested by leadership.

Skills

Laboratory teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Strong communication

Computational data analysis

Transgenic mice handling

Mouse colony management

Education

Master's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guidehouse Inc. in Bethesda is seeking a Biologist-level professional to assist with basic lab experiments, collect and analyze biological data, and manage samples, supplies, and equipment.

The role includes learning new techniques and supporting investigations through careful documentation and data processing. The candidate will work with rodent models, manage mouse colonies, and prepare summaries of findings for presentations and publications.