Preclinical Laboratory Research Assistant

Overview

Goldbelt Apex, a part of the Healthcare Technology Transformation Group, is a data-focused company dedicated to process and quality in every aspect. As experts in healthcare IT, Apex is committed to building systems for healthcare organizations to seamlessly communicate and exchange data across different systems and devices.

Responsibilities

• Develop research proposals aligned with the military medical mission of Blast-Induced Neurotrauma research
• 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
• Cook up 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

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of neurobehavioral and physiological assessments
• Proficiency in various surgical and experimental techniques
• Excellent literature review and scientific writing skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, or a related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in preclinical laboratory research
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment with animal subjects
• 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
• Must be able to obtain government CAC

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biology or related field
• Familiarity with military medical research objectives

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 annually. At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.