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This role will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD.\nPerform a wide array of immunology and molecular biological techniques with animal and human cells/tissues.\n\nPerform a variety of biochemical assays, immuno-precipitations, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis and western blotting.\n\nPerform a range of next generation sequencing techniques, including for transcriptomics and epigenetic analyses.\n\nPerform immunofluorescence staining and functional analyses of tissue samples.\n\nWork with the sequencing, mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, and other cores as needed.\n\nMaintain mouse lines (breeding, genotyping).\n\nPresent research at international and national research meetings.\n\nConduct and help direct independent research projects of high priority for the laboratory.\n\nAssist the Lab Chief in the creating/preparing documents required by the Lab Chief’s scientific activities (e.g., CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Patent Applications, Animal Protocols, BSC review)\n\nReview, edit, and write drafts of papers, posters and manuscripts produced within the laboratory for consistency of the research agenda, adherence to any applicable scientific policies, and clarity of presentation of data and other scientific information.\n\nAct as a scientific consultant, technical expert, and collaborator for IRTA fellows, Visiting Fellows, and others in the lab as needed.\n\nWhat You Will Need:\nPh.D. or M.D. or other appropriate doctoral degree in science, medicine, or related field\n\nMinimum of SIX (6) years of research experience in science, medicine, or related fields.\n\nExtensive experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, and immunology research, including experience in immune cell development and function.\n\nExperience generating knockout mice, conditional knockout mice, and extensive experience working with mice/mouse models.\n\nExtensive experience related to next generation sequencing methods and analyses (e.g., RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C, HiChIP, PCA, UMAP, tSNE).\n\nExperience with advanced molecular biology techniques (e.g., ChIP, co-IP, advanced cloning techniques, western blotting, Northern blotting, Southern blotting, Q-PCR).\n\nExperience with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and metabolomics.\n\nExtensive experience in cell culture and/or extensive knowledge of cell biology.\n\nAbility to manage and coordinate high-priority short- and long-term projects and studies in a fast-paced environment.\n\nWhat Would Be Nice To Have:\nPrevious experience with NIH preferred.\n\nProficient in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint\n\nThe 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:\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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