Research Physiologist – Environmental Physiology Study Support (USARIEM)

Allied Technologies and Consulting, LLC; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Technologies and Consulting, LLC is seeking a Research Physiologist to support USARIEM in Natick, MA. The role focuses on collecting human physiological data in environmental extremes and coordinating IRB submissions.

The position requires a Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field, experience with phlebotomy and metabolic measurements, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. It is an on-site role with DoD compliance and a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Exercise Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Human Bioenergetics, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating studies and human subjects research.
• Experience in environmental physiology data collection.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and basic clinical laboratory skills.
• Proficiency in exercise and metabolic measurement techniques (VO2 max, pulmonary function tests).
• Experience organizing and submitting IRB regulatory documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data collection and perform phlebotomy and basic clinical laboratory skills (basic blood processing).
• Perform and assist with maintaining laboratory equipment and laboratory space.
• Perform and assist with data cleaning, processing, and initial data analysis in Microsoft Excel.
• Perform and assist with generating regulatory documents, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and supporting packages.
• Perform and assist with generating tables and figures of data for reports and manuscripts.
• Conduct exercise and metabolic measurements including maximal oxygen uptake, submaximal exercise testing, resting ventilation, and pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain effective team relationships with investigators and staff from USARIEM.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Exercise testing

IRB submissions

VO2 max measurement

Data collection

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Allied Technologies and Consulting (ATC) is currently looking for a Research Physiologist to join our team to support the U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) located in Natick, MA. USARIEM is the Department of Defense's premier laboratory for Warfighter health and performance research in environmental extremes of heat, cold, and high terrestrial altitude. This position is based on-site at USARIEM in Natick, Massachusetts.

Primary Responsibilities

The Research Physiologist will provide technical assistance on the collection of human physiological data in environmental extremes (heat, cold, high terrestrial altitude, and subterranean). The Research Physiologist will:

• Conduct data collection and perform phlebotomy and basic clinical laboratory skills (basic blood processing).
• Perform and assist with maintaining laboratory equipment and laboratory space.
• Perform and assist with data cleaning, processing, and initial data analysis in Microsoft Excel.
• Perform and assist with generating regulatory documents, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and supporting packages.
• Perform and assist with generating tables and figures of data for reports and manuscripts.
• Conduct exercise and metabolic measurements including maximal oxygen uptake, submaximal exercise testing, resting ventilation, and pulmonary function testing.
• Maintain effective team relationships with investigators and staff from USARIEM.

Education, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree or higher required, in Exercise Physiology, Environmental Physiology, Human Bioenergetics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in study coordination and human subjects research.
• Demonstrated experience in environmental physiology data collection.
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and basic clinical laboratory skills.
• Proficiency in exercise and metabolic measurement techniques (VO₂ max, submaximal exercise testing, pulmonary function testing).
• Experience organizing and submitting IRB regulatory documents.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Other Requirements

Position requires a favorably adjudicated Tier 3 background investigation (or equivalent). An interim favorable determination is required prior to commencement of work. Contractor personnel must complete DoD-mandated training upon onboarding and annually thereafter, including DoD Cyber Awareness, HIPAA/Privacy Act, AT Level 1, INFOSEC, OPSEC, CUI, and Counterintelligence Awareness. Some CONUS travel may be required to support research studies and scientific conferences.Employee must be a U.S. Citizen; must pass Background Investigation and Drug Testing.Position is contingent on contract award. Level of effort is estimated at 1,912 hours per 12-month period.

About Allied Technologies and Consulting

Allied Technologies and Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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This is a Federal Contract