Research Assistant
Research Assistant
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$ 49000 - 81000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Family:
Laboratory Technician (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
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 laboratorys established policies and procedures when test systems are not within the laboratorys 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:
- Bachelors 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.
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
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 EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
