Automated Cell Technologist

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What You Will Do:
We are seeking an Automated Cell Technologist to support ongoing research activities which involves, including compound management, submitting service and maintenance requests, reporting usage and inventory of Drug Enforcement Administration controlled substances, maintaining viable active and stored cell lines, and performing quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC) of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences' (NCATS) chemical inventory. This full-time, on-site position is based in Rockville, Maryland. 

• Advance the science in the laboratory through new procedures and discoveries. 

• Train staff on the proper usage of laboratory instruments and equipment. 

• Work with staff to confirm assay results and evaluate new techniques and instruments; search literature; propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets; confirm assay results; develop secondary assays.  

• Review, edit, and as needed, 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 the application of a broad professional knowledge of scientific theories and principles. 

• Advance science through proposing and investigating new target projects for initiation 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; review associated budget.

What You Will Need:

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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 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.

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