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ARA · 1 day ago

Senior Biophysicist

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Senior Biophysicist to join their multi-disciplinary team researching laser effects on human performance. The role involves planning and conducting experiments to advance research in biophotonics and ensuring compliance with ethical and safety standards.

ConsultingHealth CareInfrastructureManufacturingTraining

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution 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

Laser-tissue interactionsBiophysicsExperimental designStatistical analysisAnimal research methodologiesOptical experimental setupsTechnical writingScientific rigorAttention to detailCollaboration