Biologist Functional Genomics

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 Functional Genomics. This position will support research activities related to the functional genomics pipeline. The purpose of this position is to support an FGL scientist in conducting and analyzing high throughput RNAi and CRISPR screens as well as evaluate tools for the development of CRISPR screen assays. This is a full-time onsite opportunity located in Rockville, MD.

• Collaborate with federal task leader to learn and employ multiple techniques involved in RNAi and CRISPR assay development and validation for various projects, including but not limited to sterile cell culture technique, qRT-PCR, reporter cell-based assays, enzyme assays, and culturing complex 3D models such as organoids.

• Learn the maintenance, expansion and cryopreservation of organoids, their lentiviral infection and their high content imaging.

• Prepare, bulk up and QC reagents for CRISPR screens.

• Prepare, aliquot and store various supplements needed for complex cell culture models, keep track of inventories of supplements prepared.

• Demonstrate lab citizenship; including but not limited to restocking general laboratory consumables, maintaining cell culture lab, emptying laboratory waste, validating machinery and maintaining personal as well as lab inventories of chemicals, freezers, cell lines, and biologics.

• Regularly update and maintain laboratory notebooks, databases, and inventory files.

• Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.

• Conduct RNAi screens based on optimized assays.

• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.

• Maintain laboratory equipment.

• Operate laboratory equipment to analyze samples.

• Analyze laboratory findings.

• Amplify and purify transfection and packaging ready plasmids.

• Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.

• Interpret and record research or operational data.

• Learn the workflow of pooled and arrayed CRISPR screens and implement it.

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What You Will Need:

• Master's Degree in any of the following: Biology, Genetics, or Molecular Biology

• At least three (3) years of experience in a biological sciences, research, or laboratory setting.

• Knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety standards, Therapeutic Ultrasound, imaging physics, devices, and techniques that effect imaging technique.

• Experience in DNA sequencing analysis.

• Experience in Mammalian cell culture.

• Experience in maintaining accurate and detailed records of laboratory experiments.

• Sequencing analysis skills

• Molecular Biology Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

• Experience with the following: GraphPad Prism, PowerPoint, Excel, MS office

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• PhD in cell or molecular biology or genetics or similar, preferred.

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.

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