Researcher

Job Family:

Laboratory Technician (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Researcher. This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives. This is a full-time opportunity located in Baltimore, MD.

• Create and educate lab members and colleagues in protocols for using new research technologies and tools.

• Provide training to other personnel on specialized procedures, methodologies, etc.

• Keep abreast of current research projects and to determine research assistance and information support.

• Interact with students, post-doctoral fellows and non-doctoral research technicians on experimental design and laboratory-based methodologies.

• Provide mentoring to post-baccalaureate students in the research group.

• Interpret experimental techniques and procedures; prepare reports on data results.

• Conduct research including planning and conducting experiments and data analysis in the Laboratory.

• Collaborate with investigators to carry out research testing in the clinical research laboratory according to written standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Prepare a draft written description of the analysis procedures, the findings, the limitations, and the proposal for follow up experiments.

• Perform experiments with all necessary controls; perform repeat experiments to determine reproducibility; design new experiments as necessary for progress.

• Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data and analysis systems; ensure that all records are complete.

• Calibrate and operate a variety of laboratory instruments under GLP guidelines and follow SOPs to perform test, analysis, and other procedures.

• Conduct and coordinate operations in research laboratory, including space, equipment use and scheduling.

• Order and maintain laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment.

• Draft and produce reports, briefings, and other materials for discussion with staff.

• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts based on study data and experimental findings to be presented at scientific meetings and/or publication in scientific journals.

• Attend conferences and seminars; read literature to remain current in related information.

• Conduct computerized searches of library references, scientific publications, and other databases; extract, consolidate and organize pertinent materials.

• Prepare written evaluation of results including detected deficiencies/defects, and reports on research protocols, processing, analysis, and storage.

• Cross reference research data; conduct comparative analysis.

• Train and mentor fellows and other scientists who work on project and use equipment; provide quality control measures; develop training plans; oversee training in laboratory techniques.

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What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in Scientific Research, Clinical Research, Laboratory setting, and/or related science experience.    

• Experience in Animal Handling (i.e., Mice)

• Previous experience in maintaining stock solutions.

• Experience with intraperitoneal Injections.

• Previous experience in tissue dissection and tissue sectioning.

• Has inventory management experience and ordering supplies.

• Experience data presentation and data analysis

• Knowledgeable in Polymerase chain reaction (PCR), qPCR, RT-PCR, RT-qPCR, and/or Cell culture

• Proficient in preforming Western Blotting

• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, and/or Microsoft Word

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Previous training and/or mentoring of colleagues, students, and/or post-doc fellows.

• Experience using Python and/or R

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

• Preferred candidates with certifications in Biosafety Level 1 (BSL 1), Biosafety Level 2 (BSL 2), and/or Histotechnologist (HT).

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) Re