Senior Scientist, Trauma Research & Grants Lead

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 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.