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International Executive Service Corps lists this Scientist opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) is looking for a Scientist to perform services that impact a Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate program in San Antonio, Texas.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and submit proposals for research funding to extramural and intramural Department of Defense (DoD) organizations to include but not limited to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), biotechnology companies, foundations, government, and research institutes. Additionally, working in collaboration with industry and academic partners under CRADAs
Performing surgical procedures in animal trauma models to evaluate candidate blood products and potential therapies (blood and blood adjacent products, cellular therapies, etc.) in these models, while maintaining and complying with animal use directives applicable to USAISR (only applicable for certain roles)
Designing and conducting studies optimizing platelet storage conditions (cold storage, additive solutions, and collection methodologies) to extend shelf life while preserving efficacy as assessed by endothelial interactions, aggregation profiles and biochemical, molecular, and metabolic characteristics (only applicable for certain roles)
Providing laboratory research and leading a research team to satisfy mission support requirements
Providing data analysis, publications, and presentations (lectures, seminars, and conferences)
Collecting and recording experimental data, to include extensive use of computers and hemodynamic monitoring instruments, as well as creating and implementing new databases for new protocols
Performing data entry and database maintenance and manipulation
Maintaining properly secured subject and sample documentation
Performing appropriate statistical computations on raw data, and to be able to use software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP, Sigma Plot/Stat, and GraphPad Prism to organize and analyze data
Maintaining current knowledge of developments in the field of trauma, critical care and hemorrhagic shock research, and transfusion medicine.
Supporting funding activities, reviewing scientific documentation and literature, and establishing and maintaining collaborations as force multipliers to expand capabilities.
Performing scientific peer review for local protocols.
Providing consultation on relevant complex projects to DoD members as well as external Collaborators
DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. (MD or DVM with a research concentration acceptable) in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences/ Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering).
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
PHD (MD or DVM) in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering) with relevant Post Doctoral experience of 10+ years.
Ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or strong interpersonal skills to deal with the various personalities and personnel in a variety of positions, as well as the ability to cohesively lead a team comprised of research technicians/ (under)graduate students.
Ability to successfully perform the above responsibilities
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Worked in a Principal Investigator (PI) or Program/Project Manager (PM) role
Ability to persuade and negotiate as well as communicate information efficiently
Experience with writing and/or obtaining grants/funding
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) experience/documentation
Experience with hemorrhage, radiation models, dissection of veins and traumatic injury
Experience with testing and administration drugs on animals
Experience with in vitro testing of pharmaceuticals for FDA approval.
Experience developing high throughput cellular models for reclassifying current FDA approved drugs and therapeutics
Capable of supporting multiple proposals in a functionalized matrix organization.
Experience creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the conduct of laboratory work.
REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE
U.S. Citizenship is required
Candidates must be able to pass a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries
BENEFITS
Competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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