Goldbelt Hawk, LLC · 3 months ago
Preclinical Laboratory Research Assistant
Silver Spring, Maryland
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
3+ years expGoldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in healthcare IT. The contractor will engage in preclinical laboratory research, including assessing behavior, molecular mechanisms, and laboratory maintenance, while integrating scientific literature and applying research methods.
Information Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop research proposals aligned with the military medical mission of BINT
Prepare written animal use and/or human subjects protocols for research objectives
Navigate the WRAIR Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Human Use Review Committee (HURC) to obtain protocol approvals
Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports relevant to ongoing research in blast TBI and polytrauma
Coordinate research projects, including experiment design, direction of research staff, and collaboration with other researchers
Provide subject matter expertise in traumatic brain injury and polytrauma
Perform routine and specialized surgical procedures on animal subjects
Evaluate neuroprotective pharmacological therapies using various outcome measures
Perform quantitative analytical assessments of molecular and cellular responses to stressors and injuries
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of neurobehavioral and physiological assessments
Proficiency in various surgical and experimental techniques
Excellent literature review and scientific writing skills
Ability to coordinate and lead research projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective communication and collaboration abilities
Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field
At least 3-5 years of experience in preclinical laboratory research
Experience with animal handling, aseptic procedures, and surgical techniques
Proficiency in data collection, management, and statistical analysis
Experience in developing research proposals and navigating research protocol approval processes
Must be able to obtain a government CAC
Preferred
Ability to work in a laboratory environment with animal subjects
Familiarity with military medical research objectives is a plus
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with company matching
Tax-deferred savings options
Supplementary benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Company
Goldbelt Hawk, LLC
At GbHawk, we believe in collaborating with our clients to design, develop, and implement innovative and inventive solutions to support their missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase