Research Associate I

Parsons Oman; Chelmsford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and security is seeking a Research Associate I to support its research initiatives. The role involves laboratory-based research in various medical fields, requiring a Bachelor's or Master's degree and relevant experience. Join a team that values employee wellbeing and offers excellent benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years’ full-time research experience or a master’s degree.
• Demonstrated ability to support laboratory-based research and manage data.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory-based research applying scientific knowledge.
• Assist in research design and execution.
• Compile and analyze data using scientific techniques.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data management

Laboratory equipment operation

Writing and editing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Research Associate I to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the conduct of research in Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine, Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine, and Directed Energy. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

The Research Associate will be responsible for supporting laboratory-based research by applying the latest scientific knowledge to solve a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma. In addition, the Research Associate will assist technical personnel, manage data, and contribute to research design and execution.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards solving theoretical and practical problems in trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma.

• Assist technical personnel associated with the projects and manage data.

• Assist in research design and execution.

• Set up, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.

• Maintain a clean and operational lab space.

• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research.

• Research and collect data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures.

• Compile and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.

• Assist with writing and editing material for publication and presentation.

• Report on the status of research activities.

• Route administrative paperwork related to scientific products.

• Maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years’ full-time research experience in a related field, or a master’s degree in an appropriate field.

• Demonstrated ability to support laboratory-based research and manage data effectively.

• Proficiency in setting up and operating laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.

• Strong analytical skills for compiling and analyzing data using scientific or statistical techniques.

• Excellent writing and editing skills for publication and presentation materials.

• Ability to maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

Security Clearance Requirement:

NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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