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Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies · 1 month ago

Research Technician III

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies is seeking a Research Technician III to provide research support administration services for government customers. The role involves laboratory-based research in various areas including trauma and hemorrhage, as well as managing research protocols and assisting in data collection and analysis.

CharityCommunitiesGovernment

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting 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

Recommends changes to protocols and standard operating procedures for research under contract and for review by the Government

Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, and tests

Advises in research design

Assists with preparation for presentations and written published articles

Assists the Government in animal procurement and shipping procedures

Organizes animal research work activities between Research Scientist, animal care staff, and research laboratory technicians

Sets up, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols

Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures

Assists in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space

Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research

Conducts and supports surgical procedure, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, record keeping for contract personnel, and ensuring specific pathogen free techniques

Handle and restrain (daily) various small and large animal species

Maintains in vitro models, to include complex/3D tissue culture, bacterial cultures, fungal culture, etc

Compiles and may analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques

Assists with writing and editing material for publication and presentation

Reports on status of research activities

Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products

Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook

Qualification

Laboratory equipment operationAnimal handlingCareResearch designModificationStatistical analysisBasic Life Support certificationData managementPresentation preparationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years' research experience in related field, or master's degree plus two (2) years' research experience in appropriate field

Maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)