Staff Scientist

Job Family :
Scientist

Travel Required :
None

Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do :
We are currently searching for a Staff Scientist to provide support 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.

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for human pluripotent stem cell service projects, including project scoping, experimental design, feasibility assessment, troubleshooting, data interpretation, and user communication.
• Develop, validate, and refine reproducible protocols that translate emerging stem cell and genome engineering methods into robust Core services.
• Work across cell culture, molecular biology, genome editing platforms, differentiation assays, imaging/flow/molecular readouts, and quality-control documentation.
• Execute and optimize human iPSC culture, reprogramming, genome editing, clone screening and selection, expansion, banking, thaw recovery, and differentiation workflows consistent with Core priorities and training.
• Analyze, organize, and communicate data; prepare technical summaries, reports, presentations, protocols, standard operating procedures, batch records, and project handoff materials for investigators and Core leadership.
• Support laboratory operations, including supply inventory, reagent qualification and lot tracking, equipment maintenance coordination, cryostorage records, and general laboratory organization.
• Maintain accurate records for samples, reagents, cell lines, genome editing designs, inventories, equipment use, deviations, and corrective actions using appropriate databases or LIMS/tracking systems.
• Maintain laboratory safety, security, biosafety, and required training records; follow applicable NIH, NHLBI, and laboratory policies for research-use human cell lines and associated materials.
• Contribute to Core quality practices, including documentation of identity, viability, sterility/mycoplasma status, pluripotency markers, passage history, genome editing outcomes, and other research-use release criteria as applicable.
• Work effectively in a collaborative, service-oriented Core environment with strong communication, reliability, documentation discipline, and respect for shared priorities.
• Provide training, consultation, and collaborative troubleshooting for NIH investigators and trainees using human pluripotent stem cell technologies.
• 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.

What You Will Need :

• PhD in biology (molecular, cell, stem cell), genetics, genomics, bioengineering or related discipline.
• At least FIVE (5) years of post-doc research experience.
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
• Strong scientific writing skills.
• 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

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate high-priority short- and long-term projects and studies in a fast-paced environment.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. 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.

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

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