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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.

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