Scientist

Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is looking for a Scientist in Houston, Texas to enhance the Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate program. This role includes developing funding proposals, performing surgical procedures, and leading research teams.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in the Biological Sciences or related fields with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The position supports groundbreaking research in trauma and hemorrhagic shock, offering competitive salaries and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills for team leadership.
• Experience with scientific peer reviews and consultations.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals for research funding for DoD organizations.
• Perform surgical procedures in animal trauma models.
• Design studies to optimize platelet storage conditions.
• Lead laboratory research to meet mission support requirements.
• Conduct data analysis and create new databases for protocols.

Skills

Independent research

Team leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Grant writing

Animal handling

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

JMP

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) is looking for a Scientist to perform services that impact a Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate program in San Antonio, Texas.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and submit proposals for research funding to extramural and intramural Department of Defense (DoD) organizations to include but not limited to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), biotechnology companies, foundations, government, and research institutes. Additionally, working in collaboration with industry and academic partners under CRADAs.
• Perform surgical procedures in animal trauma models to evaluate candidate blood products and potential therapies (blood and blood adjacent products, cellular therapies, etc.) in these models, while maintaining and complying with animal use directives applicable to USAISR (only applicable for certain roles).
• Design and conduct studies optimizing platelet storage conditions (cold storage, additive solutions, and collection methodologies) to extend shelf life while preserving efficacy as assessed by endothelial interactions, aggregation profiles and biochemical, molecular, and metabolic characteristics (only applicable for certain roles).
• Provide laboratory research and lead a research team to satisfy mission support requirements.
• Provide data analysis, publications, and presentations (lectures, seminars, and conferences).
• Collect and record experimental data, to include extensive use of computers and hemodynamic monitoring instruments, as well as creating and implementing new databases for new protocols.
• Perform data entry and database maintenance and manipulation.
• Maintain properly secured subject and sample documentation.
• Perform appropriate statistical computations on raw data, and to be able to use software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP, Sigma Plot/Stat, and GraphPad Prism to organize and analyze data.
• Maintain current knowledge of developments in the field of trauma, critical care and hemorrhagic shock research, and transfusion medicine.
• Support funding activities, review scientific documentation and literature, and establish and maintain collaborations as force multipliers to expand capabilities.
• Perform scientific peer review for local protocols.
• Provide consultation on relevant complex projects to DoD members as well as external collaborators.

DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. (MD or DVM with a research concentration acceptable) in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences/ Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• PHD (MD or DVM) in Biological Sciences/Life Sciences/Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering) with relevant Post Doctoral experience of 10+ years.
• Ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or strong interpersonal skills to deal with the various personalities and personnel in a variety of positions, as well as the ability to cohesively lead a team comprised of research technicians/ (under)graduate students.
• Ability to successfully perform the above responsibilities.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Worked in a Principal Investigator (PI) or Program/Project Manager (PM) role.
• Ability to persuade and negotiate as well as communicate information efficiently.
• Experience with writing and/or obtaining grants/funding.
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) experience/documentation.
• Experience with hemorrhage, radiation models, dissection of veins and traumatic injury.
• Experience with testing and administration drugs on animals.
• Experience with in vitro testing of pharmaceuticals for FDA approval.
• Experience developing high throughput cellular models for reclassifying current FDA approved drugs and therapeutics.
• Capable of supporting multiple proposals in a functionalized matrix organization.
• Experience creating standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the conduct of laboratory work.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must be able to pass a favorable adjudicated National Agency Check with Inquiries.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. We E-Verify all employees.

Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com