Audiology Research Technician — Hearing & Safety Studies

Kapili Services, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC in Fort Belvoir, Virginia seeks an Audiology Technician to support government research initiatives, manage data collection, and operate audiometric equipment for studies on hearing and cognitive effects of blast exposure.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, documentation of study results, and participation in hearing conservation program development. Requires relevant degree and certification with a strong clinical/research background.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree or Bachelor's degree in audiology, communication disorders, speech/language pathology or another relevant field.
• Must have a certification in audiology or hearing conservation.
• Experience conducting audiology research in a hearing conservation or clinical environment.
• Knowledge of desktop/portable diagnostic tympanometry equipment and electrophysiological testing equipment.
• Familiarity with PC-based speech audiometers and teleaudiology equipment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and IRB regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for research and public health activities including data collection and operation of audiometric equipment.
• Support research on the effects of blast exposure on hearing and cognitive function.
• Assist in evaluating and validating audiometric technologies for DoD programs.
• Support IRB-approved research protocols, including participant recruitment and data management.
• Assist in hearing conservation program implementation and improvement.
• Coordinate subject appointments and communicate progress with researchers.

Skills

Audiology research

HIPAA compliance

Oral and written communication

Medical terminology

Project coordination

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in audiology or related field

Certification in audiology or hearing conservation

Tools

Diagnostic tympanometry equipment

Electrophysiological testing devices

Speech audiometers

Teleaudiology equipment

Hearing protection devices testing

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC in Fort Belvoir, Virginia seeks an Audiology Technician to support government research initiatives, manage data collection, and operate audiometric equipment for studies on hearing and cognitive effects of blast exposure.

The role emphasizes collaboration with researchers, documentation of study results, and participation in hearing conservation program development. Requires relevant degree and certification with a strong clinical/research background.