Research Assistant

Job Family:

Laboratory Technician (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

We are currently searching for a Research Assistant to provide support to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Laboratory Medicine (DLM). This is a short-term engagement for an estimated duration of 10 months, with the potential for extension with client approval. 

What You Will Do:

• Perform specimen processing of blood, stool, and urine.
• Work on implementation of high complexity laboratory developed tests requiring a high degree of expertise.
• Train new staff in processing and NDSR nutrition database entry.
• Inventory reagents and supplies, ordering and procuring reagents through the Clinical Center purchasing system.
• Document all quality control activities, instrument calibrations and maintenance preformed.
• Maintain records of instrument failure, troubleshooting and QC.
• Collaborate with staff to evaluate new techniques; perform comparative studies with older technology; perform evaluations to determine new guidelines.
• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results; correct problem or notify staff; document all corrective actions taken.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Comply with accrediting and inspections agency requirements, participating in activities associated with the laboratory accreditation process.

What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a microbiology research laboratory.
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite.
• Ability to lift 10 - 30 pounds
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Preferred fields of study: Biological Science, Microbiology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience with NDSR nutrition database entry, strongly preferred.
• Experience with classification of food via the NOVA system, strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating study participants in a clinical trial, strongly preferred.
  

The annual salary range for this position is $49,000.00-$81,000.00. 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.

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