Biologist

Job Family:

Scientist (Digital)

Travel Required:

None

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

We are currently searching for a Biologist to independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the program. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Rockville, MD.

• Develop and optimize antibody discovery platforms, such as phage display, affinity maturation, protein evolution, functional selection by high-throughput cell sorting, etc.
• Develop and optimize methodologies for production of novel antibody-drug conjugates.
• Develop and employ cutting-edge technologies to optimize properties of antibodies, such as affinity and analyze the experimental results and organize findings into tables and figures.
• selectivity, solubility, scalability of production, and pharmacokinetic profile.
• Evaluate new technologies and instruments resulting in proposals for new screening strategies and novel formats.
• Propose, design and test assays to allow for a secondary profiling and utilization of probe candidates.
• Propose and investigate new target projects for initiation based on novelty and relevance to human health.
• Write technical and experimental reports.
• Collaborate with investigators to prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Prepare oral presentations and posters for internal and external groups and conferences.
• Provide updates to assay providers; send summaries; conduct periodical teleconferences to discuss issues and coordinate actions.
• Operate liquid dispensing systems (Aurora FRD, Kalypsys dispenser and pintool, CyBio Cybi Well, PE Evolution P3) and multimodal detectors/plate readers (Tecan Safire, PE View Lux, PE EnVision),
• Analyze the experimental results and organize them into tables and figures with Prism Plot and other data analysis/visualization software.
• Search existing literature; propose, design and test alternative assays for difficult screening targets.
• Confirm assay results and determine EC50/specificity for primary active samples; develop secondary assays for follow-up; communicate results to facilitate antibody probe development.
• Maintain and update laboratory notebooks and instruments.

What You Will Need:

• Master's degree in Biochemical Sciences or related field
• At least 3 years of experience

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience working in research laboratory environment
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong communications skills, both oral and written
• Computer skills to include MS Office Suite

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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

• Care.com 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 Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse 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.

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