Supports laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in the areas of trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma
Coordinates and schedules the implementation of research studies and activities, including maintenance of study records and overall project tracking
Collects and manages data for research projects using complex laboratory experiments, scientific techniques, and literature reviews; maintains data and records securely, including use of an assigned laboratory notebook
Modifies, plans, and schedules research experiment procedures, analyses, and tests; assists in the execution of research projects
Recommend changes to protocols and standard operating procedures for research under contract and for review by the Government
Assists in the preparation, revision, and editing of key government and scientific documents, including Performance Work Statements (PWS), IACUC and IRB protocols, proposals, manuscripts, reports, and presentations
Advises in research design
Initiates, maintains, and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements and protocols for IACUC and IRB, including coordination of study records and support for internal and external audits
Assists in procurement, ordering, inventory management, and market research for supplies, equipment, maintenance services, and animal procurement related to research under contract
Handle and restrain (daily) various small and large animal species
Conducts and supports surgical procedures, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, record keeping for contract personnel, and ensuring specific pathogen free techniques
Aids the Principal Investigator (PI) in tracking and updating established project budgets
Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and operational laboratory environment
Reports on the status of research activities and contributes to writing and editing materials for publications and presentations
Oversee and instructs contract personnel on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance
Masters degree plus 3 years experience with combat casualty care and pre-clinical animal models, including hemorrhagic shock, polytrauma, blast injury, burn injury, ocular trauma, and laser exposure models
Expertise in animal surgery, including survival and non-survival procedures, vascular cannulation, controlled hemorrhage and resuscitation, micro-surgical techniques and blood and tissue collections
Proficient in development and execution of in vivo injury models
Expertise in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including tissue cultures, RNA/DNA isolations, PCR, Immuno- histochemistry, immuno-fluorescence, ELISA, and multiplex cytokine assays
Experience with experimental designs, histopathology, biomarker analysis, image quantification, data interpretations
Prior experience in a military medical laboratory preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain required life-support certifications (AHA BLS, Healthcare Provider Course, or American Red Cross CPR; web-based courses not accepted)
Willingness to complete annual occupational health exams to maintain facility access clearance
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
