Research Scientist I

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Research Scientist I to support Naval Medical Research Unit - San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the conduct of research in Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine, Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine, and Directed Energy. NAMRU-SA's mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

The Research Scientist I will be responsible for developing and conducting protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine, including trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma. In addition, the Research Scientist I will write research proposals, develop presentation materials, and serve as an advisor to contract personnel.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Develop and conduct protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine, including trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma.
• Write protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts in coordination with the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Develop various presentation materials and present findings at technical and professional meetings.
• Prepare experimental subjects, set up experimental equipment, and aid in training and development of experimental subjects for experimental procedures in accordance with approved animal or human use protocols.
• Provide support in the development and establishment of in vivo and in vitro model systems, data acquisition, and data analysis.
• Serve as an advisor to contract personnel.
• Perform surgical procedures on animal models for both survival and non-survival.
• Assist in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space as required.
• Route administrative paperwork related to scientific products.
• Maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or other doctorate in a related field, plus one (1) year of research experience.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct protocol-driven scientific research.
• Proficiency in writing research proposals and developing presentation materials.
• Strong skills in preparing and conducting experimental procedures in accordance with approved protocols.
• Excellent advisory skills for guiding contract personnel.
• Ability to maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

Security Clearance Requirement:
None

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