Scientist

International Executive Service Corps; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The Alaka`ina Foundation in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Scientist to lead impactful research for the Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate. The role demands the ability to develop and submit research proposals to various DoD entities and perform surgical procedures in animal models.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biological or Life Sciences with a minimum of 10 years of relevant postdoctoral experience. The position offers competitive salaries and benefits, including 401K matching, medical and dental insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (MD or DVM) with research concentration in relevance fields.
• 10+ years of relevant Post Doctoral experience required.
• Ability to lead and manage a research team.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals for DoD funding.
• Perform surgical procedures in animal trauma models.
• Conduct studies on platelet storage conditions.

Skills

Independent research capability

Team leadership

English proficiency

Statistical computations

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

JMP

Sigma Plot/Stat

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
• Performing 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)
• Designing and conducting 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)
• Providing laboratory research and leading a research team to satisfy mission support requirements
• Providing data analysis, publications, and presentations (lectures, seminars, and conferences)
• Collecting and recording experimental data, to include extensive use of computers and hemodynamic monitoring instruments, as well as creating and implementing new databases for new protocols
• Performing data entry and database maintenance and manipulation
• Maintaining properly secured subject and sample documentation
• Performing 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
• Maintaining current knowledge of developments in the field of trauma, critical care and hemorrhagic shock research, and transfusion medicine.
• Supporting funding activities, reviewing scientific documentation and literature, and establishing and maintaining collaborations as force multipliers to expand capabilities.
• Performing scientific peer review for local protocols.
• Providing 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

BENEFITS

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.

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. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

For additional information, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.