Staff Scientist

## Staff Scientist Apply:
US - MD, Bethesda:
Full time:
Posted Today:
45238
** Job Family:
** Scientist
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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 currently searching for a Staff Scientist to provide 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.
* Breed and cross different fish colonies.
* Culture primary cells collected from fish germline or soma.
* Fix and immune-stain cells and tissues collected from fish.
* Perform traditional and Gateway cloning to tag genes with a wide variety of fluorescent and non-fluorescent tags.
* Generate mutant gene alleles for structure function studies.
* Record and interpret experimental research data.
* Review and discuss experimental research results.
* Train others to perform biological and biochemical assays.
* Create and maintain zebrafish transgenic animals.
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* What You Will Need:

*** Ph.D. in Biology, Life Sciences or a related discipline with a minimum FOUR (4) years of experience in related field or master’s degree with at least SIX (6) years of specialized experience in lieu of PhD.
* Extensive experience in Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and microscopy techniques.
* Extensive knowledge of fish and frog genetics and asexual reproduction.
* 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.
* No other candidates were considered due to incumbent candidate being identified. They meet the labor category requirements provided by the customer.
** What Would Be Nice To Have:
*** Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Experienced with MS Office Suite.
* Able to compile research findings, reports and develop manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.

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.