Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15)

ProSidian Consulting•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

ProSidian Seeks a Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) headquartered near CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK to support requirements for Aerospace and Defense Sector Clients. This CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK | Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) Contract Contingent position currently best aligns with the Biological Scientist, Physiologist Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive “Jugaad” and dialogue targeting mission success. ProSidian Team Members work to provide Gov't. - Federal (USA) Sector related Human Capital Solutions for Aerospace Medical Research and Technical Support Services on behalf of The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI). Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) Candidates shall work to support requirements for (Aerospace Medical Research Services) and shall work as part of a team in support of Aerospace Medical Research efforts. The candidate will complete tasks and activities contributing to deliverables and core mission functions in the Aerospace Medical Research space. Must perform the following tasks as required by the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team: - Act as the Principal Investigator to plan, research, design, and execute aeromedical experiments with limited supervision to accomplish Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team objectives. - Perform these experiments in the altitude physiology research laboratory, altitude (hypobaric) chamber, normobaric hypoxic environment, and other research facilities/test beds. Aeromedical research topics include, but are not limited to: altitude stress, cabin environmental control systems, methods of detection/protection from environmental threats, hypoxia training devices, protective breathing equipment, modeling tools to assess and predict physiologic impairment or incapacitation, and the adequacy of current and emerging technology at altitude or in aviation environment situations. - Perform human subjects experiments in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and federal regulations - Obtain and maintain Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification in human subjects research and related certifications (e.g., CPR/AED, Basic First Aid) when necessitated by research projects. - Maintain records in laboratory notebooks of all laboratory and experimental work performed. - Assist the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team to collect data, analyze results, perform statistical analyses, generate graphs/charts, and document findings from laboratory experiments. - Summarize his/her work, write technical reports at a quality level consistent with publication in peer-reviewed journals, and provide briefings/presentations to technical groups and professional organizations. - Translate and incorporate experimental research results into FAA program development, policy, and the rule-making process. - Maintain and calibrate physiology laboratory equipment and instruments in compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements and internal laboratory procedures. - Provide professional consulting services. - Review and evaluate technical literature and apply scientific knowledge and principles to study aeromedical and aviation related safety issues. - Provide technical analysis for recommendations involving FAA operational safety issues, aircraft certification, aircrew certification, in-flight emergencies, and other biomedical related issues. - Attend regular laboratory meetings of the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team and provide updates of his/her work status on request. - Provide all data, analyses, results, and documentation/writings to the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or the life sciences.
10 years of experience after receipt of doctorate performing research in an exercise physiology or aviation physiology laboratory.
Experience as a Principal Investigator leading research projects involving human volunteer subjects.
Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) practices and procedures.
Experience in experimental research design and statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive, inferential, and multivariate) to include experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS).
Experience performing invasive and non-invasive clinical measurements on human subjects (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory gas collection, EKG, etc.).
Experience using e-mail and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
The ability, to pass a FAA Class II physical examination.
The ability to climb ladders, life moderately heavy objects, tolerate enclosed spaces, and be subjected to moderate but rapid changes in temperature and altitude
U.S. Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)
All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.

Responsibilities

Act as the Principal Investigator to plan, research, design, and execute aeromedical experiments with limited supervision to accomplish Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team objectives.
Perform these experiments in the altitude physiology research laboratory, altitude (hypobaric) chamber, normobaric hypoxic environment, and other research facilities/test beds.
Perform human subjects experiments in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and federal regulations
Obtain and maintain Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification in human subjects research and related certifications (e.g., CPR/AED, Basic First Aid) when necessitated by research projects.
Maintain records in laboratory notebooks of all laboratory and experimental work performed.
Assist the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team to collect data, analyze results, perform statistical analyses, generate graphs/charts, and document findings from laboratory experiments.
Summarize his/her work, write technical reports at a quality level consistent with publication in peer-reviewed journals, and provide briefings/presentations to technical groups and professional organizations.
Translate and incorporate experimental research results into FAA program development, policy, and the rule-making process.
Maintain and calibrate physiology laboratory equipment and instruments in compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements and internal laboratory procedures.
Provide professional consulting services.
Review and evaluate technical literature and apply scientific knowledge and principles to study aeromedical and aviation related safety issues.
Provide technical analysis for recommendations involving FAA operational safety issues, aircraft certification, aircrew certification, in-flight emergencies, and other biomedical related issues.
Attend regular laboratory meetings of the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team and provide updates of his/her work status on request.
Provide all data, analyses, results, and documentation/writings to the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs.
Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.