Job Family :
Laboratory Technician (Digital)
Travel Required :
None
Clearance Required :
Ability to Obtain Public Trust
What You Will Do :
We are currently searching for a Laboratory Manager with the leadership skills and experience to successfully establish and manage a new research laboratory to support the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). This position will require interaction with people at various levels throughout NIH. Experience with government, preferably NIH, purchasing and procurement processes is preferred. This a full-time, onsite opportunity in Rockville, MD.

• Lead the effort to build-out a new laboratory facility.
• Assist with management of after-hours emergencies (e.g., equipment).
• Manage chemical biological waste procedures local processes.
• Prepare and manage animal ethics applications and establish local processes to ensure adherence to approved project requirement.
• Manage laboratory equipment (e.g., servicing and maintenance, development of training protocols).
• Ensure adequate supply of laboratory reagents.
• Organize and store all chemicals and laboratory reagents according to safety requirements.
• Maintain animal records database, perform mouse genotyping and recording.
• Train new staff and students; assist others in the team as required to optimize the units research effort.
• Develop laboratory safety protocols, manage training and related records; Development of new protocols to support section's mission.
• Prepare and manage of animal ethics applications.
• Create/Manage electronic databases (animal tissues, antibodies, reagents etc.); organize animal records/database.
• Organize lab meetings seminars; organize section meetings/seminars and external guests.

What You Will Need :

• Bachelor's degree
• At least four (4) years of laboratory experience
• Experience with handling animals
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and organizational skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Experience with establishing a new laboratory
• Proficient in MS Office specifically PowerPoint, Access, Outlook

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Preferred fields of study in Molecular Biology or related field
• Experience in government procurement, preferably NIH
• Familiar with project management concepts
• Self-starter
• Team player, able to work across the organization

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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