Preclinical Research Assistant

Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Ltd.•Silver Spring, MD

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Odyssey is seeking a Pre-Clinical Research Assistant to support our Blast Induced Neurotrauma (BINT) work at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The contractor will engage in preclinical laboratory research, encompassing all aspects of original scientific research. This includes assessing behavior, pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms, and laboratory maintenance. The role involves integrating existing scientific literature, applying appropriate research methods, data collection, data management, and statistical data analysis. The contractor will engage in preclinical laboratory research, encompassing all aspects of original scientific research. This includes assessing behavior, pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms, and laboratory maintenance. The role involves integrating existing scientific literature, applying appropriate research methods, data collection, data management, and statistical data analysis.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder living in the U.S. for the past three out of five years
Clearance: Ability to obtain NACI
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field
Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years experience
Experience with animal handling, aseptic procedures, and surgical techniques.
Proficiency in data collection, management, and statistical analysis.
Experience in developing research proposals and navigating research protocol approval processes.
Strong understanding of neurobehavioral and physiological assessments.
Proficiency in various surgical and experimental techniques.
Excellent literature review and scientific writing skills.
Ability to coordinate and lead research projects.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
Problem-solving, communication, collaboration, attention to detail, multitasking

Nice To Haves

Clearance: NACI
Education: Masters degree or PhD in Neuroscience, Biology or related field
Years of experience: 3-5 years of experience

Responsibilities

Develop research proposals aligned with the military medical mission of BINT.
Prepare written animal use and/or human subjects protocols for research objectives.
Navigate the WRAIR Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Human Use Review Committee (HURC) to obtain protocol approvals.
Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports relevant to ongoing research in blast TBI and polytrauma.
Coordinate research projects, including experiment design, direction of research staff, and collaboration with other researchers.
Provide subject matter expertise in traumatic brain injury and polytrauma.
Perform routine and specialized surgical procedures on animal subjects.
Evaluate neuroprotective pharmacological therapies using various outcome measures.
Perform quantitative analytical assessments of molecular and cellular responses to stressors and injuries.