Biologist

Job Family:

Biologist (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

• Provide support of lab activities related to the structural biology of viruses and vaccine particles and vaccine development, such as but not limited to: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell culture techniques for the production and purification of influenza viruses and the production of recombinant protein antigens and antibodies by gradient centrifugation and column chromatography.

• Perform cell culture techniques related to cell-based assays such as antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity (ADCC,) microneutralization, Median Tissue Culture Infectious Dose (TCID50) assays would be preferred.

• Perform general biochemical and immunological assays such as hemagglutination inhibition assay, SDS-PAGE, Western blot, and ELISA.

• Perform and analyze immunological assays according to Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures, including but not limited to Western Blot, ELISA, ADCC, microneutralization, and (TCID50) assays, HAI and other inhibition assays.

• Perform molecular biology/virology methods including but not limited to DNA extraction and purification, PCR, RT-qPCR, molecular cloning, gel electrophoresis, transfections, bacterial transformations, recombinant protein production/purification and microscopy.

• Maintain cell cultures (e.g., Vero, MDCK cells), and perform virus amplification, harvest, and titration.

• Receive, organize, and distribute specimens, documenting shipments using specified electronic systems.

• Maintain cell cultures (e.g., Vero, CRFK, Sf-9, CHO, RAW264.7, CaCo-2 cells, intestinal enteroids), and perform virus or VLP amplification, harvest, and titration.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Minimum of two (2) years of related lab experience.

• RNA purification and RT-qPCR experience required.

• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.

• Apply Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) principles to characterize test articles, analyze specimens, and maintain detailed records of assays and data.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management 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:

• Degree in Biology

The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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

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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