ARA · 1 week ago
Senior Biophysicist 2
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expApplied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Biophysicist 2 to join their multi-disciplinary team researching laser effects on human performance and laser eye protection solutions. The role involves leading experiments on laser-tissue interactions, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and providing scientific leadership across teams.
ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead a portfolio of laser exposure experiments on animal tissues to study biological effects, damage mechanisms, and dose–response relationships
Develop experimental protocols, exposure parameters, and measurement approaches aligned with approved animal use and research objectives
Serve as principal or co-principal investigator for laser bioeffects studies, including hypothesis formulation, experimental planning, and data interpretation
Integrate laser systems, optical diagnostics, and biological measurement techniques to produce high-quality, reproducible data
Analyze experimental results using appropriate biophysical, statistical, and computational methods
Ensure full compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocols, DoD regulations, and laboratory safety standards
Collaborate with veterinarians, biomedical engineers, laser engineers, and statisticians to ensure scientific rigor and animal welfare
Document and communicate research findings through technical reports, briefings, and peer-reviewed publications
Provide technical mentorship to junior scientists, engineers, and research staff
Support transition of research outcomes to operational guidance, standards, or follow-on programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, Biology, or a closely related discipline
Minimum of 10 -12 years of progressively responsible experience conducting experimental bioeffects research involving lasers or optical radiation
Must be a US citizen
Experience developing and working under approved IACUC protocols
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
Preferred
MS or PhD in a relevant technical discipline
Experience in DoD, AFRL, or other government research laboratory environments
Background in vision science, tissue injury assessment, or human effects research
Experience supporting development of safety standards, exposure limits, or operational guidance
Existing TS or TS/SCI clearance
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Company
ARA
ARA provides research, engineering, and technical support services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$12MKey Investors
Engineer Research and Development Center
2023-03-16Grant· $12M
Leadership Team
C
Curt Beckemeyer
President & CEO
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