Guidehouse
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
StaffScientist
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“Staff Scientist at Guidehouse. Skills: analytical and translational research support, lipid biochemistry, biochemical assays, nutrition science, lipid chemistry, clinical trial design. Provide analytical and translational research support. Develop and maintain inventory and accountability for reagents and supplies”
What You'll Achieve.
satisfying the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Industry & Context.
Resolve operational challenges and problems without assistance from higher-level staff; Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments; Excellent analytical skills
Ability to Obtain Public Trust, on-site opportunity, Travel Required: None
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in a scientific field, At least FOUR (4) years of experience in nutrition science and lipid chemistry, Experience with mouse dietary studies, Experience in analysis of lipid and lipoproteins, Experience in performing atherosclerosis quantification in mice, Experience in clinical trial design and fatty acid supplements, Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"
Nice to Have
Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred, Be self-motivated, detail oriented, and have organizational skills, communications skills, both oral and written, Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills, Ability to manage and coordinate high-priority short- and long-term projects and studies in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Do.
Provide analytical and translational research support
Develop and maintain inventory and accountability for reagents and supplies
Develop and maintain inventory and accountability patient samples
Develop and maintain clinical and biomarkers database
Perform a variety of biochemical assays including PBMC isolation
Resolve operational challenges and problems without assistance
Track lab member training and protocol requirements
Maintain protocols and standard operation procedures
Assist with onboarding of new lab members
Assist the lab head and other faculty members in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents
and write first drafts of study reports
Maintain careful laboratory records
and generate presentations
Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments
reagent and media suppliers
equipment sales representatives
to maintain serviceable equipment
reagents and contracts
Participate in laboratory meetings and maintain compliance with current institute laboratory and safety guidelines
Results and Figure Legends from their own experiments to a published work
Prepare and deliver periodic oral and written group meeting reports
Provide training and mentorship to students and other personnel
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
working individually or in a team-oriented environment; Assist the lab head and other faculty members; Work with scientists, reagent and media suppliers, equipment sales representatives, instrument repairers; Participate in laboratory meetings
Communication Scope
communications skills, both oral and written
Process & Methodology
Ability to manage and coordinate high-priority short- and long-term projects and studies in a fast-paced environment
Full Job Description
**_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 analytical and translational research support that will contribute to satisfying the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Bethesda, MD. * Develop and maintain inventory and accountability for reagents and supplies needed for studies in lipid biochemistry. * Develop and maintain inventory and accountability patient samples. * Develop and maintain clinical and biomarkers database associated with cardiovascular disease and inflammation. * Perform a variety of biochemical assays including PBMC isolation, flow cytometry, ELISA, western blots. * Resolve operational challenges and problems without assistance from higher-level staff. * Track lab member training and protocol requirements related to the Laboratory’s research. * Maintain protocols and standard operation procedures related to lab safety, training, and processing of samples. * Assist with onboarding of new lab members including staff scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and intramural research training awardees. * Assist the lab head and other faculty members in the creation and preparation of a variety of documents required by scientific activities (e.g., CRADAs, Material Transfer Agreements, Patent Applications, Animal Protocols, BSC review) * Review, edit, and write first drafts of study reports, 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. * Independently follow written and oral guidance working individually or in a team-oriented environment. * Maintain careful laboratory records including written lab notebooks and well-organized online data files.
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