Job Family :

Biologist (Digital)

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :

We are currently searching for a Biologist. This position is to support research inside our laboratory including handling and training rhesus macaque monkeys, giving injections, cleaning up following aseptic surgery, organizing routine maintenance, preparing and carrying out MRI, CT scans on anesthetized monkeys, and actively participating in meetings. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.

• Coordinate all animal procedures, including PET scans, and MRIs.

• Operate and maintain sophisticated and innovative equipment to perform tests, analyses, and other laboratory procedures.

• Prepare for, participate in, and clean up following aseptic surgery.

• Work with staff on the design of behavioral testing procedures for documenting the effects of a wide range of experimental manipulations.

• Teach the animal to respond to a variety of different visual stimuli using operant conditioning.

• Act as liaison with other staff to ensure proper transfer of animals from housing facility to imaging equipment.

• Maintain laboratory areas, animal surgical areas and animal holding areas; maintain clean laboratory environment.

• Coordinate and assist in all animal procedures and surgeries.

• Schedule and maintain an accurate research tracking system and database for all research activities, daily records of experiments and results, including research documentation.

• Monitor and maintain physiological status of animal during imaging experiments.

• Train incoming laboratory members in procedures as appropriate.

• For the vendor to submit OHC proposal.

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What You Will Need :

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related discipline.

• A minimum of TWO (2) years of experience in Scientific Research, Clinical Research, Laboratory setting, Zoology, Cognitive Science and Biopsychology, and/or related science experience.

• Previous experience handling and training non-human primates.

• Prior experience with aseptic surgery.

• Proficient with MRI and CT scanning technology

• Must have Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint experience

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Previous experience with the National Institute of Health (NIH).

• At least one year experience giving monkeys injections.

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

• Care.com annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.