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Leidos · 2 months ago

Scientist II- Inhalation Toxicologist Research Scientist

Dayton, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

Leidos is a leading health IT provider dedicated to innovative solutions in healthcare. They are seeking a Scientist II to lead inhalation toxicology research, focusing on the health effects of environmental and occupational exposures in military settings.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with a diverse team of scientists, including toxicologists, engineers, neuroscientists, chemists, psychologists, animal behaviorists and biologists, to accomplish the mission of understanding the health effects of operating in military settings

Design and conduct scientific research on the toxicological effects of exposure to chemicals/mixtures; these may be in combination with extreme environmental hazards or stressors, to include temperature, humidity, altitude, vibrations, and noise, and/or physical demand

Utilize animal models to evaluate the short- and long-term health and performance effects of acute and chronic exposure to chemicals, mixtures, environmental hazards and stressors

Provide scientific expertise in the field of inhalation toxicology regarding all organ systems, including pulmonary, neurological/cognitive and developmental and reproductive effects

Identify, devise, propose and execute military relevant studies and collect data from animal subjects (primarily rodent)

Develop appropriate exposure systems, including analytical techniques for identifying toxicants and/or aerosols

Contribute substantially to the design and building toxicant generation and other exposure systems

Perform risk assessments based on collected toxicological data

Assist other investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on inhalation toxicology and environmental exposure issues of interest to the Navy

Operate and maintain standard and specialized laboratory equipment

Assist and educate entry level research assistant personnel in the understanding and performance of their duties

Collect pulmonary/respiratory data, or other appropriate endpoints, from animal subjects following exposure

Perform statistical analyses using SigmaPlot, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Examples of the typical analyses required for successful performance include T-tests, Chi-Square, Analyses of Variance, Multivariate Analyses of Variance, analyses of covariance, multivariate analyses of covariance, correlations, linear regressions, multiple linear regressions, and power analyses

Use multiple computer software packages to create spreadsheets and perform statistical routines

Independently and proactively prepare mission-relevant proposal applications for toxicological, physiological, psychological, medical, and performance studies

Independently and plan, manage, oversee, and carry out research proactively ensuring that those assisting in project coordination are fully informed and able to perform proposed/funded research, meeting all project deadlines

Develop technical reports, presentations, and publications

Be willing and able to work nontraditional hours (e.g., nights, weekends) as needed

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Inhalation ToxicologyResearch MethodologyStatistical AnalysisAnimal ModelsMicrosoft OfficeTechnical WritingCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationSelf-Motivated

Required

Ph.D. with 5-10 years of experience in inhalation toxicology, or a related scientific field

A minimum of 5 years of experience proposing and conducting original research, including the design and implementation of protocols with animal models, data collection and analysis, and report production

Extensive experience in toxicology studies utilizing small animals

Strong background in toxicology research methodology with experience in research methods, design, and statistical analysis in a research setting

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Proficiency in the use of common statistical analysis software, to include SigmaPlot, SPSS and SAS

Strong technical writing background with experience in writing research proposals, standard operating procedures, animal use protocols for approval by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (human use/Institutional Review Board protocols a plus), technical reports, journal articles, and conference papers

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

Due to US Government requirements, US Citizenship is mandatory