Research Associate

About the role

The Research Associate provides direct scientific and technical support to ongoing research programs within the USAISR Research Directorate. This position performs laboratory and animal model research in trauma, hemorrhage, organ support, wound progression, infection, and pain management studies under established experimental protocols and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments in support of studies addressing hemorrhage control, shock, wound healing, and infection prevention.
• Perform small and large animal model procedures including anesthesia, surgery, instrumentation, and post-operative monitoring under IACUC-approved protocols.
• Execute laboratory assays such as ELISA, PCR, microscopy, flow cytometry, and histology, maintaining detailed and accurate data records.
• Manage laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, inventory control, and equipment calibration consistent with GLP, OSHA, and DoD biosafety standards.
• Support data acquisition, statistical analysis, and the preparation of technical reports, SOPs, and manuscripts.
• Participate in experimental design reviews, scientific meetings, and presentations as required by USAISR investigators.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, DoD, and institutional animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a biological science, biomedical engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on laboratory research experience, preferably within a DoD, NIH, or university biomedical setting.
• Demonstrated proficiency in animal research techniques, data collection, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience operating within GLP, IACUC, and biosafety-compliant environments.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain IT/ADP Level II clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

Benefits

Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution.