Lead Hemostasis & Coagulopathy Scientist

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Hemostasis and Coagulopathy Research Scientist (SME) to support DoD programs in San Antonio, TX. The role leads preclinical and clinical studies and guides investment decisions.

You will develop protocols, manage teams, interact with FDA processes, and oversee data to advance blood products and substitutes for military use. This position requires US citizenship and senior-level research leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and overseeing independent preclinical studies related to resuscitation or coagulopathy in combat contexts.
• Expertise with biological specimens and responses to hemorrhage.
• Experience leading DoW laboratory programs or PI roles in preclinical/human studies.
• Completion of AALAS accreditation for lab animals and ability to maintain accreditation.
• Completion of CITI training.
• Experience with blood/blood-product lab equipment and analytical procedures.
• Familiarity with FDA interactions for BLA/IND submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead as SME in guiding programmatic investments and proposals for DoW research.
• Aggregate data on bleeding and interventions to inform study design and decisions.
• Review proposals addressing hemorrhage control and coagulopathy to optimize outcomes.
• Lead development of blood products and substitutes, chairing IPTs and steering committees.
• Act as Lead Investigator to conduct protocol-driven research in military medicine areas.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams, coordinate efforts, and respond to scientific queries.

Skills

Preclinical studies

Animal research

FDA regulatory

PI leadership

AALAS training

Hemostasis expertise

BLA/IND submissions

Education

Master's degree in biological science

AALAS accreditation

CITI training

Tools

IACUC protocols

Cryogenic storage

Flow cytometry

Job description

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is seeking a Hemostasis and Coagulopathy Research Scientist (SME) to support DoD programs in San Antonio, TX. The role leads preclinical and clinical studies and guides investment decisions.

You will develop protocols, manage teams, interact with FDA processes, and oversee data to advance blood products and substitutes for military use. This position requires US citizenship and senior-level research leadership.