Preclinical Laboratory Researcher

Goldbelt Apex LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex LLC, part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, seeks a Preclinical Laboratory Researcher to conduct preclinical research, including behavioral assessment, pathophysiology, and molecular studies. You will manage data collection, literature integration, and experimental design.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, performing surgical procedures on animal subjects, and evaluating neuroprotective therapies. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology or related field required/preferred.
• 3–5+ years in preclinical laboratory research with animal subjects.
• Experience with animal handling, aseptic procedures and surgical techniques.
• Experience with tissue preparation for light microscopy and data analysis software.
• Strong literature review, scientific writing and data management skills.
• Ability to coordinate research projects and lead research staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals aligned with military medical mission of Blast-Induced Neurotrauma research.
• Prepare protocols for animal use and human subject research objectives.
• Navigate IACUC/HURC to obtain approvals.
• Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports on blast TBI and polytrauma.
• Coordinate research projects, including experimental design and direction of staff.
• Provide expertise in traumatic brain injury and polytrauma.
• Perform surgical procedures on animal subjects.
• Evaluate neuroprotective therapies using outcome measures.
• Perform quantitative analyses of molecular/cellular responses to stressors.

Skills

Neurobehavioral assessments

Physiological assessments

Surgical/experimental techniques

Literature review & writing

Project coordination

Analytical/problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience/Neurobiology

Job description

Overview

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT experts, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Summary

We are seeking a Preclinical Laboratory Researcher that will engage in preclinical laboratory research, encompassing all aspects of original scientific research. This includes assessing behavior, pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms, and laboratory maintenance. The role involves integrating existing scientific literature, applying appropriate research methods, data collection, data management, and statistical data analysis.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Develop research proposals aligned with the military medical mission of Blast-Induced Neurotrauma research
• Prepare written animal use and/or human subject protocols for research objectives
• Navigate the WRAIR Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Human Use Review Committee (HURC) to obtain protocol approvals
• Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports relevant to ongoing research in blast TBI and polytrauma
• Coordinate research projects, including experiment design, direction of research staff, and collaboration with other researchers
• Provide subject matter expertise in traumatic brain injury and polytrauma
• Perform routine and specialized surgical procedures on animal subjects
• Evaluate neuroprotective pharmacological therapies using various outcome measures
• Perform quantitative analytical assessments of molecular and cellular responses to stressors and injuries

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• Strong understanding of neurobehavioral and physiological assessments
• Proficiency in various surgical and experimental techniques
• Excellent literature review and scientific writing skills
• Ability to coordinate and lead research projects
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology or related field is preferred
• At least 3-5 years of experience in preclinical laboratory research
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with animal subjects
• Experience with animal handling, aseptic procedures, and surgical techniques
• Experience with various surgical and histological wet lab and experimental techniques
• Experience preparing tissue for light microscopy and using relevant software applications for data analysis.
• Proficiency in data collection, management, and statistical analysis
• Experience coordinating research projects, including designing experiments and directing research staff.
• Must be able to obtain government CAC

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with military medical research objectives is a plus

Pay And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000 annually. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.