Job Family:Scientist
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:We are currently searching for an Analytical Chemist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.
- Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation, including HPLC, GC, LC/MS, TLC scanners, balances, and water purification systems.
- Perform quality control (QC) testing of PET drug products, raw materials, reagents, and reference standards.
- Conduct analytical testing using chromatography and spectroscopy techniques, including HPLC, TLC, GC, UV-VIS, and mass spectrometry.
- Develop, optimize, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods and QC procedures.
- Ensure compliance with laboratory standard operations procedures (SOPs), documentation practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate QC testing schedules to support time-sensitive PET radiopharmaceutical production.
- Maintain laboratory inventories, supplies, reagents, and documentation systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance and operational qualification (OQ) of laboratory equipment.
- Train laboratory personnel on QC procedures, equipment operation, and safety protocols.
- Support routine laboratory operations and continuous process improvements.
- Perform simple chemical reactions, purification procedures, and compound characterization using established protocols.
- Adhere to NIH laboratory safety and radiation safety guidelines
What You Will Need:- PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Radiochemistry, or related fields with at least TWO (2) years of experience OR MS in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Radiochemistry, or related fields with at least FOUR (4) years of experience in lieu of PhD.
- Strong knowledge of analytical chemistry principles and techniques.
- Experience operating analytical instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, LC/MS, and related systems.
- Experience with analytical method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with radiopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical quality control testing.
- 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:- Familiarity with PET radiochemistry or radiopharmaceutical production environments
- Excellent organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to independently plan experiments, analyze data, and solve technical problems.
- Ability to work safely in a laboratory environment involving radioactive materials
The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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
