Small Animal Biologist

## Small Animal Biologist Apply locations:
US - MD, Bethesda time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
40572
** Job Family:
** Biologist
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* Travel Required:

** None
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* Clearance Required:

** Ability to Obtain Public Trust
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* What You Will Do:

** We are looking for an Animal Biologist (Small Animal) to provide support in laboratory management and research, with a focus on supporting animal-based studies and maintaining efficient laboratory operations. This position is a full-time role located in Bethesda, MD.
* Serve as a dual Laboratory Manager and Research Biologist, supporting lab operations and research activities.
* Manage laboratory operations, including onboarding, training, equipment, SOPs, inventories, procurement, reagents, safety, and waste compliance.
* Maintain mouse colony operations, including breeding, genotyping, lineage tracking, animal husbandry, and regulatory recordkeeping.
* Perform animal research procedures, including behavioral testing, injections, surgical preparation, and routine handling.
* Conduct tissue culture, histology, microscopy, sample preparation, and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, cloning, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
* Analyze experimental data, maintain laboratory records and databases, and prepare figures, summaries, publications, protocols, and presentations.
* Optimize and troubleshoot experimental procedures in collaboration with research staff.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Bachelor’s Degree
* A minimum of TWO (2) years of relevant laboratory or research experience.
* Strong experience in animal research and laboratory management.
* Experience with tissue culture, histology, and microscopy techniques.
* Proficiency in data management, record-keeping, and analysis.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
* Experience with Graph Pad Prism (or equivalent) and advanced Excel functions.
* Working knowledge of laboratory inventory and colony management systems.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and support laboratory operations independently.
* 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:
*** General laboratory safety certification
* Certification in chemical/biological waste management
* Familiarity with ELN systems (e.g., Lab Archives, Quartzy)
* Experience with SharePoint interfaces and laboratory data platforms
* Familiarity with microscope software platforms (e.g., ZEN, LAS X, NIS-Elements)
* Experience with image analysis tools (ImageJ, FIJI, Imaris, Cell Profiler)
* Experience with colony management databases (Soft Mouse, Transnetyx, File Maker Pro)
The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. 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.
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* 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
* annual membership
* Employee Assistance Program
* Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and  protection, etc.)
* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
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