Inner Ear Biologist: Transgenic Research & Microscopy

Guidehouse; 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

Parental Leave

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Biologist in Bethesda, MD to support advanced inner ear cellular biology research in the NIDCD Laboratory of Cell Structure and Dynamics. The role involves performing experiments, collecting data, managing mouse colonies, and preparing summaries for reports and publications.

The position requires a Master’s in biology, 1 year of lab experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to work with rodents. A public trust clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with laboratory techniques and biological 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”.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic laboratory experiments and procedures.
• Collect and analyze biological data about relationships among and between organisms and their environment.
• Prepare, organize, and maintains lab samples, supplies, and equipment.
• Analyze laboratory findings and learn new laboratory techniques.
• Prepare samples for studies of rodent inner ear cellular biology.
• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.
• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
• 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.
• Deliver progress updates during meetings or as requested by leadership.

Skills

Biology

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Team collaboration

Rodent handling

Microscopy data

Transgenic mice

Lab documentation

Confocal microscopy

Education

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Biologist in Bethesda, MD to support advanced inner ear cellular biology research in the NIDCD Laboratory of Cell Structure and Dynamics. The role involves performing experiments, collecting data, managing mouse colonies, and preparing summaries for reports and publications.

The position requires a Master’s in biology, 1 year of lab experience, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to work with rodents. A public trust clearance is required.