Research Physiologist I - Human and Environmental Physiology

Culmen International; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Culmen International is seeking a Research Physiologist I focused on Human and Environmental Physiology. You will work with government investigators to move laboratory and human-subjects studies forward, performing data collection, phlebotomy, equipment maintenance, IRB support, and rigorous data analysis in Excel.

The role involves preparing study materials, generating tables and figures, and ensuring data quality. Occasional after-hours work and CONUS travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physiology or related field.
• Experience collecting physiological data in human/environmental studies.
• Current CITI/GCP, Basic Life Support, phlebotomy, or clinical-research certification preferred.
• Willingness to travel within CONUS for study schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct protocol-authorized physiological data collection and support participant visits in environmental and exercise-physiology studies.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory procedures including blood processing and documentation as required by the protocol.
• Prepare study stations and verify protocol documents, supplies, labels, equipment status, calibrations, and data-capture readiness.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and spaces; track calibration and preventive-maintenance needs.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of IRB and regulatory documents using current forms and study records.
• Clean, process, and perform initial analysis of research data in Microsoft Excel with raw data traceability.
• Generate accurate tables and figures with appropriate titles, labels, units, sample sizes, and traceability to source data.
• Identify missing or inconsistent data and coordinate resolution with study team.
• Support lab or field research outside normal hours and travel within CONUS when required by study schedules.
• Experience with metabolic or exercise testing (VO2max, submax, resting ventilation, pulmonary function).
• Experience preparing scientific tables, figures, technical reports, posters, or manuscripts.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Excel data analysis

IRB documentation

Lab maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in physiology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data capture systems

Job description

Culmen International is seeking a Research Physiologist I - Human and Environmental Physiology.

You will work closely with Government principal investigators and research teams to keep laboratory and human-subjects studies moving safely and accurately. This role is well suited to a detail-oriented physiologist who enjoys practical study execution and can shift between participant visits, equipment and laboratory maintenance, IRB support, Excel-based data work, and scientific documentation.

• Conduct protocol-authorized physiological data collection and support participant visits in environmental and exercise-physiology studies.
• Perform phlebotomy and basic laboratory procedures, including blood processing, labeling, reconciliation, storage, and documentation as required by the protocol.
• Prepare study stations and verify current protocol documents, supplies, labels, equipment status, calibrations, and data-capture readiness before collection.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and workspaces, track calibration and preventive-maintenance needs, and report or segregate equipment that does not pass readiness checks.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of IRB and other regulatory documents using current, controlled forms and study records.
• Clean, process, and perform initial analysis of research data in Microsoft Excel while preserving raw data and documenting changes.
• Generate accurate tables and figures with appropriate titles, labels, units, sample sizes, and traceability to source data.
• Identify missing, inconsistent, or biologically implausible data and coordinate documented resolution with the study team.
• Support laboratory or field research outside normal hours and travel within CONUS when required by study schedules.
• Experience with metabolic or exercise testing, including maximal oxygen uptake, submaximal exercise, resting ventilation, or pulmonary-function testing.
• Current CITI/GCP, Basic Life Support, phlebotomy, or clinical-research certification.
• Experience supporting military, tactical, heat, cold, altitude, or subterranean research.
• Experience preparing scientific tables, figures, technical reports, posters, or manuscripts.