Preclinical Neuroscience Researcher - TBI & Polytrauma

Goldbelt, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Preclinical Laboratory Researcher for a potential five-year contract. The role involves planning detailed specifications for analyses, data management, and producing comprehensive results for reports and clients.

You will oversee experimental design, coordinate staff, and contribute scientific input across a low-level blast environment characterization program.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (neuroscience/biology/pharmacology) and postdoctoral experience.
• Proven ability to develop and execute research proposals and protocols including IACUC/HURC navigation.
• Strong data management and statistical analysis skills; ability to supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals aligning with military medical mission and obtain protocol approvals.
• Coordinate experiments and direct research staff and collaborators.
• Perform physiological and neurosensory assessments, surgical procedures, and data analysis.
• Prepare tissue for light microscopy and conduct diverse molecular analyses.
• Communicate findings with the Principal Investigator and clients.

Skills

Data management

Statistical analysis

Communication

IACUC/HURC navigation

Laboratory leadership

Education

PhD in neuroscience/biology/pharmacology or related

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Proteomics

Lipidomics

PCR

Western blot

ELISA

Job description

Goldbelt Apex is seeking an experienced Preclinical Laboratory Researcher for a potential five-year contract. The role involves planning detailed specifications for analyses, data management, and producing comprehensive results for reports and clients.

You will oversee experimental design, coordinate staff, and contribute scientific input across a low-level blast environment characterization program.