Neuroscience Research Scientist
- Pay
- $65,000 – $108,000 per year
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Listed
- Today
About the role
- Job Family: Scientist
- Travel Required: None
- Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust
We are looking for a Neuroscience Research Scientist to support the Neural Circuits of Motivation and Addiction Unit within the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program. The role will support research experiments, laboratory operations, scientific instrumentation, data analysis, and research documentation. This is a full-time position located in Baltimore, Maryland.
What You Will Do
- Train laboratory personnel on the proper use of scientific instruments and equipment and associated procedures.
- Manage scientific equipment and resources, including reagents, stock solutions, frozen cell stocks, animal samples, acquisition, documentation, and storage.
- Plan, design, and conduct experiments and studies applying scientific theories and principles within the laboratory's overall research program.
- Operate, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and software, including HPLCs, microanalytical balances, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, vacuum apparatus, and analytical equipment.
- Evaluate new techniques, instruments, and software for potential incorporation into current standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support laboratory staff with research projects, experimental techniques, and interpretation of experiments performed by research scientists.
- Perform experimental work involving RNAscope, immunostaining, microscopy, histological analysis, rodent surgeries, and behavioral studies.
- Evaluate, analyze, and interpret research data and communicate scientific results and methods through reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Maintain detailed and current electronic laboratory notebook documenting experiments and results.
- Assist with maintaining adequate laboratory space and facilities for ongoing and projected research studies.
- Meet with laboratory members bi-weekly to present research and operational updates.
- Provide administrative updates and scientific experimental results within timelines established by the laboratory Principal Investigator.
What You Will Need
- Master's degree
- Minimum of ONE (1) year of experience in handling mice and other laboratory rodents.
- Experience in RNAscope, immunostaining, microscopy, histological analysis, rodent surgeries, and behavioral studies.
- Background in maintaining stock solutions and laboratory resources.
- Hands-on experience operating, maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting scientific laboratory equipment.
- Research background in evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data.
- Scientific recordkeeping experience, including maintaining detailed records and electronic laboratory notebooks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Skilled in using MATLAB.
- Scientific communication experience, including preparing reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD "public trust"; candidates must receive approved adjudication prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an active public trust or suitability are preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have
- Histotechnologist (HT) certification preferred.
- Previous laboratory administration experience.
- Prior support of neuroscience, motivation, addiction, or behavioral research programs.
Pay and benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. 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
- 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
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or. 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. 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
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From Guidehouse's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 12, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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