Staff Scientist

Job Family:

Scientist

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Staff Scientist to provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD.

* Provide scientific and technical leadership for human pluripotent stem cell service projects, including project scoping, experimental design, feasibility assessment, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and user communication.

* Develop, validate, and refine reproducible protocols that translate emerging stem cell and genome engineering methods into robust Core services.

* Work across cell culture, molecular biology, genome editing platforms, differentiation assays, imaging/flow/molecular readouts, and quality-control documentation.

* Execute and optimize human iPSC culture, reprogramming, genome editing, clone screening and selection, expansion, banking, thaw recovery, and differentiation workflows consistent with Core priorities and training.

* Analyze, organize, and communicate data; prepare technical summaries, reports, presentations, protocols, standard operating procedures, batch records, and project handoff materials for investigators and Core leadership.

* Support laboratory operations, including supply inventory, reagent qualification and lot tracking, equipment maintenance coordination, cryostorage records, and general laboratory organization.

* Maintain accurate records for samples, reagents, cell lines, genome editing designs, inventories, equipment use, deviations, and corrective actions using appropriate databases or LIMS/tracking systems.

* Maintain laboratory safety, security, biosafety, and required training records; follow applicable NIH, NHLBI, and laboratory policies for research-use human cell lines and associated materials.

* Contribute to Core quality practices, including documentation of identity, viability, sterility/mycoplasma status, pluripotency markers, passage history, genome editing outcomes, and other research-use release criteria as applicable.

* Work effectively in a collaborative, service-oriented Core environment with strong communication, reliability, documentation discipline, and respect for shared priorities.

* Provide training, consultation, and collaborative troubleshooting for NIH investigators and trainees using human pluripotent stem cell technologies.

* 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 You Will Need:

* PhD in biology (molecular, cell, stem cell), genetics, genomics, bioengineering or related discipline.

* At least FIVE (5) years of post-doc research experience.

* Demonstrated strong analytical skills.

* Strong scientific writing skills.

* Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their public trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred

What Would Be Nice To Have:

* Excellent time management and organizational skills

* Ability to manage and coordinate high-priority short- and long-term projects and studies in a fast-paced environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$. 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…