Automated Cell Technologist

Job Family:
Biologist

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

• Support ongoing research activities, including compound management.
• Submit service and maintenance requests.
• Report usage and inventory of DEA‑controlled substances.
• Maintain viable active and stored cell lines.
• Perform QA/QC of NCATS' chemical inventory.
• Advance science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries.
• Train staff on proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments.
• Search literature, propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets.
• Develop secondary assays.
• Review, edit, and write first drafts of papers, posters, and manuscripts.
• Produce research reports and regularly communicate results to staff and collaborators.
• Design and conduct experiments and studies requiring a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles.
• Propose and investigate new target projects based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Review scientific data to determine if a research program can be developed around an idea or data package.
• Manage scientific equipment and resources (e.g., reagents, stocks of frozen sells, animal samples) including acquisition, documentation, and storage.
• Write papers and abstracts detailing research efforts and results for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations as appropriate.
• Give posters and presentations detailing work at regional and national scientific meetings.
• Oversee a state‑of‑the‑art core facility serving the NIH community and review associated budget.

• Master’s degree in biology
• At least TEN (10) years of hands‑on laboratory experience
• Demonstrated experience developing or maintaining cell lines, including primary or 3D cultures
• Experience in developing and/or designing research studies
• Proven ability to document findings as shown through peer‑reviewed publications, conference presentations/posters, or similar activities
• 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

• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of DEA controlled substance usage and inventory reporting requirements is beneficial
• Strong oral and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain a functional lab environment
• Ability to perform transfections is beneficial

The annual salary range for this position is $-$. 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.

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time
• Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life
• Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life
• 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

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 criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.