Small Animal Biologist

Job Family:

Biologist

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

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.

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.

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

About Guidehouse

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