Research Scientist

Job Family:

Scientific Research & Analysis

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are currently searching for a Research Scientist to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a short-term engagement through March 2027.  

What You Will Do:

• Support laboratory research focused on scavenger receptors, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) binding, lipid metabolism, infection, inflammation, and atherosclerosis using animal models and related experimental systems.
• Plan, design, execute, and analyze research experiments that advance laboratory methods, protocols, and scientific discovery.
• Perform hands-on laboratory techniques, including cell culture, competition binding experiments, RNA/DNA extraction, reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), radiotracer and fluorescent probe labeling, radioimmunoassay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), fluorescent cellular uptake studies, and isolation of lipid particles and apolipoproteins.
• Analyze, interpret, and manage scientific data; maintain electronic laboratory notebooks and experiment databases.
• Prepare protocols, technical reports, abstracts, posters, manuscripts, presentations, and other scientific work products.
• Present research findings in laboratory meetings, scientific meetings, and other professional forums.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment; train staff on proper equipment use and research methods.
• Manage reagents, frozen cell stocks, animal samples, supplies, and other laboratory resources; coordinate supply purchases and maintenance needs for Government approval.
• Support laboratory readiness, organization, cleanliness, and compliance with established procedures.
• Mentor junior scientists, fellows, technicians, and other laboratory staff in research techniques, instrumentation, data analysis, and protocol execution.

What You Will Need:

• Ph.D. degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of research experience
• Demonstrated experience with cell culture techniques, DNA/RNA extraction, ELISA, and scavenger receptors required.
• Experience translating scientific and clinical data into publications, presenting findings at scientific forums, and supporting training.
• 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.
• Incumbent capture – no other candidates were considered due to an identified incumbent who meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preferred fields of study: Biology, Biological Science, or related scientific discipline.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
• Experience working in a clinical or federal research setting, preferred.

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00-$216,000.00. 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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