Senior Research Analyst, Microbiology & Pathogen Methods

US101 Guidehouse Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Mobility Stipend

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst III to support research and development activities for a federal client. This role focuses on microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, method development, validation, data analysis, and technical documentation.

You will perform laboratory and field-based research, collect and prepare samples, conduct analyses (including molecular detection and pathogen identification), and document results.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology or related field with 3+ years of experience, or bachelor’s degree with 6+ years.
• Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.
• Ability to document laboratory activities, analyze data, and support technical reports.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.
• Candidates with active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

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

Public Trust process

Education

Master’s degree in biology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Tools

Real-time PCR instruments

Molecular techniques

RNA/DNA extraction

Job description

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst III to support research and development activities for a federal client. This role focuses on microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, method development, validation, data analysis, and technical documentation.

You will perform laboratory and field-based research, collect and prepare samples, conduct analyses (including molecular detection and pathogen identification), and document results.