Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) Scientist

Guidehouse; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Guidehouse seeks a Scientist to support the Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) for NIAID in Gaithersburg, MD. This full-time, on-site position focuses on immune profiling, flow cytometry, and single-cell sequencing workflows.

The successful candidate will perform laboratory duties, literature reviews, protocol development, equipment management, and cross-team collaboration with VRC groups while adhering to regulatory and public trust requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology with two years of experience or bachelor’s degree in biology with four years of experience in lieu of master.
• Minimum two years of experience must be directly related to flow cytometry.
• Knowledgeable in the discipline of viral and vaccine immunology.
• Understanding of the laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and ethical standards governing research.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.

Responsibilities

• Perform reagent ordering, instrument care, and inventory maintenance.
• Locate and review literature pertinent to projects and identify/modify protocols and methods for experiments.
• Contribute to the development of new single-cell next-generation sequencing analyses and workflows.
• Establish and optimize flow cytometry panels for sorting immune cell populations of interest.
• Isolate and stain lymphocytes from blood or tissue for flow cytometry.
• Manage scientific equipment and resources, including acquisition, documentation, and storage, for items such as reagents, stocks of frozen cells, animal samples, etc.
• Participate in project and laboratory meetings.
• Troubleshoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project, experiment, or trial.
• Develop and maintain collegial, collaborative relationships with colleagues in the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) research groups.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Literature review

Lab techniques

Protocol development

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in biology

Bachelor’s degree in biology

Tools

Flow cytometer

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

What You Will Do

We are seeking a Scientist to support the Vaccine Immunology Program (VIP) to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Gaithersburg, MD.

• Perform common laboratory duties such as reagent ordering, instrument care, and inventory maintenance.
• Locate and review literature pertinent to projects and identify/modify the most applicable protocols and methods for experiments.
• Contribute to the development of new single-cell next-generation sequencing analyses and workflows.
• Establish and optimize flow cytometry panels for sorting immune cell populations of interest.
• Isolate and stain lymphocytes from blood or tissue for flow cytometry.
• Manage scientific equipment and resources, including acquisition, documentation, and storage, for items such as reagents, stocks of frozen cells, animal samples, etc.
• Participate in project and laboratory meetings.
• Troubleshoot assays and adjust scientific methodology to correct problems or deficiencies in a research project, experiment, or trial.
• Develop and maintain collegial, collaborative relationships with colleagues in the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) research groups.

Job Family

Scientist

Travel Required

None

Clearance Required

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Need

• Master’s degree in biology with TWO (2) years of experience OR bachelor’s degree in biology with FOUR (4) years of experience in lieu of master’s degree.
• Minimum TWO (2) years of experience must be directly related to flow cytometry.
• Knowledgeable in the discipline of viral and vaccine immunology.
• Understanding of the laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and ethical standards governing research.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD “public trust”; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, detailed records.
• Ability to multi-task in a high-volume fast-paced work environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper laboratory disposal methods and safety procedures.

The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. 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
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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.

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