Job Family:Scientist
Travel Required:None
Clearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do:We are currently searching for Scientist to provide independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD
- Design and conduct experiments and studies that require the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles.
- Design and conduct independent experiments to complete separate previously initiated study using multi-electrode recording.
- Perform electrophysiological recordings in association with ongoing studies to understand sensory coding and neural plasticity in the mammalian olfactory bulb.
- Perform both slice recordings and in vivo whole animal recordings.
- Perform electrical recordings in response to optogenetic induced light simulation.
- Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and databases
- Complete the data analysis associated with multi-electrode project
- Organize data from study and assemble them in figure format appropriate for publication.
- Prepare summaries, reports and presentations.
- Train and provide support to staff on multi-electrode recording methods.
- The identified candidate meets the labor category requirements provided by the customer; no additional candidates were considered.
What You Will Need:- PhD Degree
- Minimum ten (10) years of biological research experience.
- Knowledge of advanced research techniques.
- Named as author or contributor on multiple peer-reviewed journal articles.
- 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:- NIH experience desired
- Knowledgeable in MS Office
The annual salary range for this position is $149,000.00-$248,000.00. 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
