Biomedical Scientist

U.S Air Force; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S Air Force Biomedical Scientists lead and manage multidisciplinary programs to ensure best practices for Airmen and their families. The role involves developing and interpreting policies across training, research, clinical practice, therapeutics, and operational support.

Engage with medical facility commanders on information systems and procedures; advise on establishing and operating biomedical units. Training progresses from hands-on experiences toward degree opportunities, at Maxwell AFB

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or be within one year of attaining your degree.
• Passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT).

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct multidisciplinary biomedical sciences programs and healthcare units.
• Develop, evaluate and interpret policies related to health activities including training, research, clinical practice, therapeutics and operational support.
• Consult with medical facility commanders and staff on biomedical information systems requirements and procedures.
• Advise commanders on establishing, manning, equipping and operating biomedical units and activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Nothing is more important than the health and wellness of our Airmen. Biomedical Scientists in the Air Force are responsible for leading and managing multidisciplinary professional programs to make sure we have the absolute best practices in place for our Airmen and their families.

What you’ll do

• Utilize biomedical sciences background and leadership skill to develop and direct biomedical sciences programs and/or command multidisciplinary healthcare units
• Develop, evaluate and interpret policies in health-related activities to include areas such as technical training, research, clinical practice, therapeutics and operational support
• Confer with medical facility commanders and staff members on biomedical information systems requirements and procedures
• Advise medical facility commanders on establishing, manning, equipping and operating biomedical units and activities

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.

Officer Training School

8.5 weeks

Maxwell AFB AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

• Bachelor’s degree or be within one year of attaining your degree.
• A passing score on the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)