Biological Systems Scientist

Battelle•San Antonio, TX

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Veterinarian II, you will be joining a dynamic team performing cutting-edge research across multiple biological disciplines. Operating in a collaborative environment, you will provide invaluable support to a large government contract. You will drive capture activities through ideation and proposal development. You will be responsible for developing technical work plans and leading small teams, conducting research and testing on basic and applied principles of microbial, human, and animal life, including anatomy and function of biological systems in both simple and complex settings. Biological data related to structure, function, behavior, and tailored applications will be used to perform technical evaluations and/or assessments of biologics, biological mechanisms, or biological properties. This position offers an exhilarating opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to advancing scientific knowledge and solving our customer’s toughest challenges. This full-time position is contingent upon contract award and will be located in San Antonio, TX.

Requirements

DMV or VMD +2 years, or MMedVet +5 years of experience.
Five or more years of experience in a laboratory-based facility and a proven ability to plan and conduct research studies.
Proven ability to conduct experiments according to standard operating procedures.
Practical, hands-on experience with ex vivo tissue studies, including histology, fundus imaging/slit lamp microscopy, optical coherence tomography, autorefraction, and/or Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging. Experience investigating potential effects of substances or lasers on physiological systems and living organisms.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to propose and secure research funding.
Ability to succinctly assimilate and communicate complex scientific data for customer and end user needs.
Ability to work in a team environment, mentor and train other staff members, and openly collaborate with colleagues across multiple disciplines.
Sole U.S. citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearances as a condition of employment.
Ability and willingness to work in BSL-2 laboratories.
Sufficiently medically fit to work in the laboratory to perform assigned duties including the ability to wear personal protection equipment (PPE), lift up to 50 pounds, and work in the proximity of hazardous/infectious materials.

Nice To Haves

Currently possesses or has held (and can reinstate) government security clearance.
Experience working within laboratory quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO17025, GLP).

Responsibilities

Leverage skills and education to identify, propose, and secure new projects to promote on contract growth.
Apply experience in biochemistry or immunology to novel challenges.
Design and lead laboratory efforts with small teams of laboratory staff working in a biological safety level (BSL)-2 environment.
Work directly with project managers and customers to determine and refine study objectives and deliverables, including technical reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
Perform advanced biological experiments, research and analysis.
Solve complex problems, using existing solutions to derive new solutions and perspectives.
Review, assimilate, collate, and translate data into key study findings. Identify gaps in current knowledge and leverage collective expertise and experience to drive the state of the art forward.
Maintain laboratory and laboratory records in accordance with governing quality standards and safety/security requirements.
Troubleshoot experiments using experience and scientific literature.
Mentor lab personnel to determine the adverse effects of substances on living organisms and investigate the potential damaging effects of lasers on physiological systems. Examples include: development of new methods, ex vivo tissue studies, preparation of tissue for histology, fundus imaging/slit lamp microscopy/optical coherence tomography/autorefraction, Spatial Frequency Domain Imaging, use of custom-engineered software to map exposures on retinal imaging modalities, etc.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients through strong performance, timely delivery, and frequent communication.
Participate in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and publications.