TVMB Staff Scientist
TVMB Staff Scientist
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$ 98000 - 163000
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Job Description
Job Family:
Scientist (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Staff Scientist to provide analytical and translational research support within the Lipoprotein Metabolism Laboratory within the Translational Vascular Medicine Branch (TVMB) of the National Heart Lung and Blood Institutes (NHLBI) Department of Intermural Research (DIR). 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 databases 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 Laboratorys 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)
- Reviews edits and as needed writes 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.
- Analyze data summarize and generate presentations in an appropriate format.
- Assist in troubleshooting and calibrating various laboratory equipment and instruments.
- Work with scientists reagent and media suppliers equipment sales representatives instrument repairers to maintain serviceable equipment reagents and contracts.
- Participate in laboratory meetings and maintain compliance with current institute laboratory and safety guidelines.
- Contributes Methods Results and Figure Legends from their own experiments to a published paper; work may require extensive editing.
- Maintain accurate experimental records both in laboratory notebooks and digitally.
- Prepare and deliver periodic oral and written group meeting reports.
- Maintain and develop strong management and leadership skills.
- Provide training and mentorship to students and other personnel in the use of laboratory equipment and in the performance of specialized procedures techniques etc.
What You Will Need:
- PhD Degree
- At least SEVEN (7) years of experience with nutrition science and lipid chemistry that may include topics such as mouse dietary studies lipid and lipoprotein analysis atherosclerosis quantification in mice and/ or clinical trial design and fatty acid supplements
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Ability to be self-motivated detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
- Strong 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 within a fast-paced environment.
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
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
