Research Analyst II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst II to support federal client research, including lab and field work in microbiology and chemistry. You will collect and analyze environmental samples and document procedures, results, and observations. Drafts of project reports will be prepared for publication.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in marine biology or related fields with 2+ years’ experience, and must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Experience with molecular methods is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.
• Experience collecting environmental samples from marine environments.
• Ability to document laboratory activities, analyze data, and support technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Support research and development activities, including laboratory and field-based research.
• Collect, prepare, process, and analyze samples.
• Conduct laboratory testing and analyses, including propagation, and molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms.
• Draft project reports and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Documentation

Field research

Environmental sampling

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine biology

Tools

Real-time PCR

Sanger sequencing

Next-generation sequencing

Bioinformatics

Job description

## Research Analyst IIApply: US - MD, Bethesda: Full time: Posted Today: 45576**Job Family:**Research Analyst**Travel Required:**None**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public TrustGuidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst II to support research and development activities for a federal client. This role will support research involving microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, sample collection, 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 propagation, and molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms.* Document laboratory analyses, procedures, results, and observations.* Draft project reports and manuscripts for publication. **What You Will Need:*** Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or a related field, such as molecular biology, microbiology, biology, or biochemistry with a Minimum (2)+ years of experience.* Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.* Experience collecting environmental samples from marine environments.* 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:** FDA experience.* Experience extracting, purifying, and characterizing biological toxins.* Experience propagating bacterial and eukaryotic microorganisms.* Experience developing molecular assays to detect and/or identify bacterial species.* Experience preparing RNA, DNA, and protein extractions for analyses.* Experience performing molecular analyses using real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing, and/or next-generation sequencing* Experience performing bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequence data.The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. 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