Preclinical Laboratory Researcher

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex, LLC is seeking a Preclinical Laboratory Researcher to conduct original neuroscience research, including behavior, pathophysiology, and molecular mechanisms. The role involves literature reviews, data collection, management, and statistical analysis to support Blast-Induced Neurotrauma studies.

The candidate will lead research projects, coordinate staff, and perform surgical and histological techniques on animal subjects, contributing to translational insights for military medical

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology or related field is preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in preclinical laboratory research.
• Ability to work with animal subjects and surgical techniques.
• Experience with tissue preparation and data analysis software.
• Proficiency in data collection, management and statistics.
• Ability to coordinate and direct research staff and experiments.
• Must be able to obtain government CAC.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals aligned with Blast-Induced Neurotrauma research.
• Prepare protocols for animal use and human subjects research objectives.
• Navigate IACUC and HURC for protocol approvals.
• Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports on blast TBI research.
• Coordinate research projects and collaborate with researchers.
• Provide subject matter expertise in traumatic brain injury and polytrauma.
• Perform surgical procedures on animal subjects and evaluate therapies.
• Analyze molecular and cellular responses to stressors and injuries.

Skills

Neurobehavioral assessments

Surgical techniques

Literature review

Project coordination

Analytical thinking

Communication and collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology or related field

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 competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy 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.