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 DegreeA 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  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 Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with…