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The role will support research experiments, laboratory operations, scientific instrumentation, data analysis, and research documentation. This is a full-time position located in Baltimore, Maryland.\nWhat You Will Do:\nTrain laboratory personnel on the proper use of scientific instruments and equipment and associated procedures.\nManage scientific equipment and resources, including reagents, stock solutions, frozen cell stocks, animal samples, acquisition, documentation, and storage.\nPlan, design, and conduct experiments and studies applying scientific theories and principles within the laboratory's overall research program.\nOperate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and software, including HPLCs, microanalytical balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, vacuum apparatus, and analytical equipment.\nEvaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current standard operating procedures (SOPs).\nSupport laboratory staff with research projects, experimental techniques, and interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists.\nPerform experimental work involving RNAscope, immunostaining, microscopy, histological analysis, rodent surgeries, and behavioral studies.\nEvaluate, analyze, and interpret research data and communicate scientific results and methods through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.\nMaintain detailed and current electronic laboratory notebook documenting experiments and results.\nAssist with maintaining adequate laboratory space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.\nMeet with laboratory members bi-weekly to present research and operational updates.\nProvide administrative updates and scientific experimental results within timelines established by the laboratory Principal Investigator.\nWhat You Will Need:\nMaster's degree\nMinimum of ONE (1) year of experience in handling mice and other laboratory rodents.\nExperience in RNAscope, immunostaining, microscopy, histological analysis, rodent surgeries, and behavioral studies.\nBackground in maintaining stock solutions and laboratory resources.\nHands-on experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting scientific laboratory equipment.\nResearch background in evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data.\nScientific recordkeeping experience, including maintaining detailed records and electronic laboratory notebooks.\nProficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nSkilled in using MATLAB.\nScientific communication experience, including preparing reports, presentations, and manuscripts.\nMust 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.\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nHistotechnologist (HT) certification preferred.\nPrevious laboratory administration experience.\nPrior support of neuroscience, motivation, addiction, or behavioral research programs.\nThe 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:\nGuidehouse 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.\nBenefits include:\nMedical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance\n\nPersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays\n\nParental Leave\n\n401(k) Retirement Plan\n\nGroup Term Life and Travel Assistance\n\nVoluntary Life and AD&D Insurance\n\nHealth Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\n\nTransit and Parking Commuter Benefits\n\nShort-Term & Long-Term Disability\n\nTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities\n\nEmployee Referral Program\n\nCorporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach\n\nCare.com annual membership\n\nEmployee Assistance Program\n\nSupplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)\n\nPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus\n\nAbout Guidehouse\nGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.\nGuidehouse 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.\nIf you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.\nAll communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.\nIf any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.\nGuidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. 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