Research Analyst II

Guidehouse Inc.; 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

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Mobility Stipend

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst II to support research and development activities for a federal client, including laboratory and field-based research with marine biology implications. You will collect, prepare, process and analyze samples, and document laboratory activities and data.

The role requires conducting laboratory tests, calculating and interpreting results, and drafting reports and manuscripts for publication while ensuring compliance with project protocols and security

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 development of 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.
• Document laboratory analyses, procedures, results, and observations.
• Draft project reports and manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Sample collection

Molecular detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in marine biology

Job description

Job Family : Research Analyst

Travel Required : None

Clearance Required : Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse 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

• 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 [e-mail] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.