Guidehouse Inc.
Laboratory Technician
US - MD, Bethesda · Full-time
No sponsorship$56k-$94kDetected 5 days ago
ProcurementClinical TrialsClinical ResearchMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeGxP
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Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role90
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level I)39
Fits your clock70
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Green-card follow-through: 29%
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About the role
- The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00.
- All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com.
- Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine laboratory procedures, including DNA/RNA concentration measurement and normalization, sample preparation for sequencing, genotyping, and research protocols, and experiments conducted according to established procedures.
- Store, process, organize, intake, log, track, and manage clinical research samples, including human plasma and brain tissue, across large-scale CARD projects while ensuring accuracy, quality control, and data integrity throughout the sample lifecycle.
- Maintain and update sample inventory systems, project databases, logs, and detailed records covering sample processing, storage, shipments, laboratory activities, procedures, results, and observations.
- Test, evaluate, and document new laboratory protocols; contribute to protocol development, sample management workflow improvements, tracking system enhancements, and operational efficiency across collaborative CARD projects.
- Communicate research results, sample-related inquiries, deliverable status, progress updates, reports, collected data, and conclusions with laboratory staff, project leads, senior staff, project managers, consortium partners, and external collaborators.
- Engage in problem-solving to address technical challenges and support delivery of high-quality experimental data suitable for publication and reporting.
- This position will provide laboratory support for DNA and RNA normalization, sample management, sequencing preparation, laboratory operations, and technical troubleshooting.
- Manage incoming and outgoing sample shipments, coordinate shipments between CARD and external collaborators, and ensure proper handling, documentation, priority-setting, and chain-of-custody compliance based on project deadlines and research requirements.
- Hands-on familiarity with laboratory equipment and instruments used to support research studies.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain laboratory documentation, records, databases, and inventory systems.
Requirements
- Travel Required:
- Clearance Required:
- Ability to Obtain Public Trust
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment and instruments required to support research studies.
- Bachelor's degree in Biology or a related scientific field.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Google Suite.
Nice to have
- Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) certification.
- Familiarity using Qubit or similar instruments to measure DNA concentration.
- Collaborative approach to working with researchers, laboratory staff, and external stakeholders.
- Background supporting next-generation sequencing, genotyping, or related molecular biology workflows.
- Knowledge of working with human plasma, brain tissue, or other clinical research specimens.
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and technical procedures.
- Contributions to protocol development and laboratory process improvements.
- Capability to train laboratory staff on laboratory procedures and sample management processes.
Compensation
- 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.
- Care.com annual membership
Benefits
- 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
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 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
- 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
Company info
- We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to support research projects at the Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias (CARD).
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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