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Research Associate II (Animal Behavior Researcher)
Clearance Jobs, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78201
Research Associate II
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our mission, vision, and values guide the way we do business. Leidos Health Solutions currently has an opening for a Research Associate II specializing in Animal Behavior working with the Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts (CIBA) Department at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio TX. NAMRU-SA serves as one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy and conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. Members of the CIBA Department conduct research on stem cell and immune based therapeutics intended to improve warfighter outcomes and survival. We study stem cells from various tissue sources and their secreted factors, such as exosomes and protein secretomes, to promote tissue repair and reduce injury. We also investigate immune modulation strategies to prevent or mitigate tissue and organ damage caused by trauma and hemorrhagic shock. The Challenge: Act as lead for conducting research in small animal behavior to ensure successful execution of projects; provide guidance and training to junior staff Responsible for supporting laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems Assists with administrative tasks, including preparation and revision of Performance Work Statements (PWS), IACUC and IRB protocols, proposals, manuscripts, report and presentation editing and review Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products Coordinates the implementation of research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies related to research under contract. Aids in market research for equipment and equipment maintenance services requirements related to research under contract Ensures IACUC/IRB requirements are followed Modifies and plans research experiment schedules, procedures, and tests Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures, literature research, or through other means for research projects Assists with the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space Reports on status of research activities Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook Oversee and instruct contract personnel on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance Writes and edits material for publication and presentations What Sets You Apart: Hands-on experience conducting animal behavioral assessments, including assays and models in a non-academic (e.g., industry or clinical research) setting Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years' full-time research experience in related field, or master's degree plus two (2) years' full-time research experience in related field Clinical and/or research animal handling experience, including behavioral assessments and surgical procedures Bench-side assay development and laboratory techniques Strong skills in data management and record keeping Current or ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required You May Also Have: Experience with Graphpad or SAS (preferred) Experience in military medical research laboratory (preferred) Are you ready to work on projects that can potentially change the world? Join us at Leidos, apply today! Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our mission, vision, and values guide the way we do business. Leidos Health Solutions currently has an opening for a Research Associate II specializing in Animal Behavior working with the Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts (CIBA) Department at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio TX. NAMRU-SA serves as one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy and conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. Members of the CIBA Department conduct research on stem cell and immune based therapeutics intended to improve warfighter outcomes and survival. We study stem cells from various tissue sources and their secreted factors, such as exosomes and protein secretomes, to promote tissue repair and reduce injury. We also investigate immune modulation strategies to prevent or mitigate tissue and organ damage caused by trauma and hemorrhagic shock. The Challenge: Act as lead for conducting research in small animal behavior to ensure successful execution of projects; provide guidance and training to junior staff Responsible for supporting laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems Assists with administrative tasks, including preparation and revision of Performance Work Statements (PWS), IACUC and IRB protocols, proposals, manuscripts, report and presentation editing and review Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products Coordinates the implementation of research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies related to research under contract. Aids in market research for equipment and equipment maintenance services requirements related to research under contract Ensures IACUC/IRB requirements are followed Modifies and plans research experiment schedules, procedures, and tests Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures, literature research, or through other means for research projects Assists with the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space Reports on status of research activities Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook Oversee and instruct contract personnel on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance Writes and edits material for publication and presentations What Sets You Apart: Hands-on experience conducting animal behavioral assessments, including assays and models in a non-academic (e.g., industry or clinical research) setting Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years' full-time research experience in related field, or master's degree plus two (2) years' full-time research experience in related field Clinical and/or research animal handling experience, including behavioral assessments and surgical procedures Bench-side assay development and laboratory techniques Strong skills in data management and record keeping Current or ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required You May Also Have: Experience with Graphpad or SAS (preferred) Experience in military medical research laboratory (preferred) Are you ready to work on projects that can potentially change the world? Join us at Leidos, apply today! Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."