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CICONIX · 3 months ago

Research Scientist III

San Antonio, Texas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. The Research Scientist III provides advanced scientific expertise and leadership in support of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, focusing on trauma and casualty care research. Responsibilities include designing and overseeing preclinical studies, supervising junior scientists, ensuring regulatory compliance, and authoring scientific documents.

Management ConsultingTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, conduct, and oversee complex preclinical and translational research studies in trauma, shock, organ failure, wound progression, and pain/sensory injury

Develop and validate in vivo and in vitro model systems; oversee animal preparation, surgical procedures (survival and non-survival), post-operative care, and sample collection in accordance with IACUC, AALAS, and GLP (21 CFR 58) standards

Perform and/or supervise advanced laboratory techniques including: Molecular assays: PCR, western/northern/southern blots, ELISA, multiplex bead arrays.; Cell biology: aseptic cell culture, cytotoxicity and effectivity assays, microscopy (bright-field, confocal, electron).; Analytical chemistry: HPLC, LC-MS/MS, coagulation assays (TEG/Rotem), biochemical analyses.; Imaging technologies: radiography, luminescence, laser speckle, spatial frequency domain imaging.; Flow cytometry (high-definition spectral): operation, analysis, and troubleshooting

Provide scientific and technical guidance to junior contract scientists and research associates in the preparation of research protocols, SOPs, reports, and manuscripts

Supervise contract personnel engaged in laboratory operations, experimental procedures, data analysis, and scientific writing

Ensure laboratory operations, inventories, chemical management, and equipment calibration/maintenance comply with OSHA, DoD, FDA, EPA, and Army regulations

Author and review protocols, SOPs, research proposals, grant applications (extramural/intramural), manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and final technical reports

Develop CRADA work statements and ensure compliance with collaborative research agreements

Present findings at local, national, and international scientific conferences and represent USAISR research in technical forums

Maintain Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards, accurate research documentation, and auditable laboratory notebooks

Support regulatory submissions and interface with oversight bodies including IACUC, Institutional Review Board (IRB), FDA, and Army Human Research Protection Office

Uphold Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) standards and contribute to CPARS excellence ratings

Serve as a Mission-Essential Scientist during USAISR emergencies, closures, or elevated FPCON conditions

Support extended hours, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as needed for live protocols, animal studies, or urgent mission requirements

Provide technical expertise in blood donor operations, including donor screening, sample processing, transfusion product handling, and compliance with clinical laboratory standards

Qualification

In relevant disciplineAmerican Heart Association CertificationSeven years research experienceSupervising scientific teamsMolecular biology techniquesFlow cytometry expertiseScientific writingGrant writingConference presentations