Research Associate II

Parsons•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Parsons is seeking a Research Associate II to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the conduct of research in Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine, Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine, and Directed Energy. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. The Research Associate II will be responsible for supporting laboratory-based research by applying the latest scientific knowledge to solve a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma. In addition, the Research Associate II will assist with administrative tasks, coordinate research studies, and oversee the work of entry-level contract personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years’ full-time research experience in a related field, or a master’s degree plus two (2) years' full-time research experience in an appropriate field.
Demonstrated ability to support laboratory-based research and manage administrative tasks effectively.
Proficiency in coordinating research studies and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Strong analytical skills for researching and collecting data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments.
Excellent writing and editing skills for publication and presentation materials.
Ability to oversee and instruct contract personnel on technical procedures and laboratory maintenance.
Security Clearance Requirement: None

Responsibilities

Support laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards solving theoretical and practical problems in trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma.
Assist Government with administrative tasks, including preparation and revision of Performance Work Statements (PWS), IACUC and IRB protocols, proposals, manuscripts, report and presentation editing and review.
Coordinate the implementation of research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of study records, and all activities associated with internal and external audits.
Assist Government in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies related to research under contract.
Aid Government in market research for equipment and equipment maintenance services requirements related to research under contract.
Ensure IACUC/IRB requirements are followed.
Modify and plan research experiment schedules, procedures, and tests.
Research and collect data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures, literature research, or other means for research projects.
Maintain a clean and operational lab space.
Report on the status of research activities.
Route administrative paperwork related to scientific products.
Maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.
Oversee the work of entry-level contract personnel.
Write and edit material for publication and presentation.
Oversee and instruct contract personnel on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance.
Schedule and coordinate research activities.