Research Analyst III

Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Holidays

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst III to support R&D activities for a federal client, focusing on microbiological and chemical contaminants. Responsibilities include laboratory and field research, sample processing, molecular detection, and method validation.

You will document results and prepare reports for publication. Requires a Master’s or Bachelor’s in biology with 3+ or 6+ years of related experience, respectively, and the ability to obtain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Data analysis

Technical documentation

Report writing

Education

Master's degree in biology

Bachelor's degree in biology

Tools

Real-time PCR instrumentation

Job description

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.

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 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.

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.

• 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.