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Research Analyst II

Guidehouse

BETHESDA, MDJob$56–94K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$56–94K/yr
Location
BETHESDA, MD
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Public Trust clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Guidehouse seeks a Research Analyst II to support research and development for a federal client involving microbiological and chemical contaminants. The role includes laboratory and field-based research, sample collection and analysis, microorganism testing, documentation, and drafting reports and manuscripts. Candidates need a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience; FDA experience and several specialized laboratory and molecular-analysis experiences are preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Laboratory TestingEnvironmental Sample CollectionLaboratory DocumentationData AnalysisTechnical Report DevelopmentFDA ExperienceBiological Toxin CharacterizationMicroorganism PropagationMolecular Assay DevelopmentRNA ExtractionDNA ExtractionProtein ExtractionReal-Time PCRSanger SequencingNext-Generation SequencingBioinformatics

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Marine Biology or Related2+ Years ExperiencePublic Trust EligibilityActive Public Trust or SuitabilityLaboratory Testing ExperienceMarine Environmental Sampling ExperienceBiological Toxin Extraction and Characterization ExperienceBacterial and Eukaryotic Propagation ExperienceMolecular Assay Development ExperienceRNA, DNA, and Protein Extraction ExperienceMolecular Analysis ExperienceDNA Sequence Bioinformatics Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Job Family :

Research Analyst

Travel Required :

None

Clearance Required :

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Analyst II to support research and development activities for a federal client. This role will support research involving microbiological and chemical contaminants, including laboratory analysis, sample collection, data analysis, and technical documentation.

  • What You Will Do : Support research and development activities, including laboratory and field-based research.

  • Collect, prepare, process, and analyze samples.

  • Conduct laboratory testing and analyses, including propagation, and molecular detection and/or characterization of microorganisms.

  • Document laboratory analyses, procedures, results, and observations.

  • Draft project reports and manuscripts for publication.

What You Will Need :

  • Bachelor’s degree in marine biology or a related field, such as molecular biology, microbiology, biology, or biochemistry with a Minimum (2)+ years of experience.

  • Experience conducting laboratory testing and analysis.

  • Experience collecting environmental samples from marine environments.

  • Ability to document laboratory activities, analyze data, and support development of technical reports.

  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust. Candidates must receive approved adjudication of their Public Trust prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active Public Trust or existing suitability are preferred.

  • What Would Be Nice To Have : FDA experience.

  • Experience extracting, purifying, and characterizing biological toxins.

  • Experience propagating bacterial and eukaryotic microorganisms.

  • Experience developing molecular assays to detect and/or identify bacterial species.

  • Experience preparing RNA, DNA, and protein extractions for analyses.

  • Experience performing molecular analyses using real-time PCR, Sanger sequencing, and/or next-generation sequencing

  • Experience performing bioinformatics analysis of DNA sequence data.

The annual salary range for this position is $56,000.00-$94,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

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

  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

  • Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

  • Basic Life & Supplemental Life

  • Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

  • Student Loan PayDown

  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

  • Skills Development & Certifications

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

  • Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

  • Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities 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.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected] . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected] . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected] . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,206 open Research Scientist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 9, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$56–94K/yr
  • Maryland median$88–115K/yr61 salary ranges
  • US median$142–218K/yr1,473 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 29% below the Maryland median midpoint ($105K) — in the lowest quarter of Research Scientist salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 68 open Research Scientist jobs in Maryland and 2,206 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Research Scientist postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (1,149 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 1,069 of the 2,206 open Research Scientist jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 9, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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