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Research Analyst II

Guidehouse
US - MD, Bethesda Posted Oct 19, 2026
Full-time

About this role

Job title: Research Analyst II

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.

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.

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