Job description

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) is looking for qualified Staff Scientists to perform services that impact a Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate program at Fort Sam Houston, TX.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop and submit proposals for research funding to extramural and intramural Department of Defense (DoD) organizations to include but not limited to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC), the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), biotechnology companies, foundations, government, and research institutes. Additionally, working in collaboration with industry and academic partners under CRADAs.

• Performing surgical procedures in animal trauma models to evaluate candidate blood products and potential therapies (blood and blood adjacent products, cellular therapies, etc.) in these models, while maintaining and complying with animal use directives applicable to USAISR (only applicable for certain roles).

• Designing and conducting studies optimizing platelet storage conditions (cold storage, additive solutions, and collection methodologies) to extend shelf life while preserving efficacy as assessed by endothelial interactions, aggregation profiles and biochemical, molecular, and metabolic characteristics (only applicable for certain roles).

• Providing laboratory research and leading a research team to satisfy mission support requirements.

• Providing data analysis, publications, and presentations (lectures, seminars, and conferences).

• Collecting and recording experimental data, to include extensive use of computers and hemodynamic monitoring instruments, as well as creating and implementing new databases for new protocols.

• Performing data entry and database maintenance and manipulation.

• Maintaining properly secured subject and sample documentation.

• Performing appropriate statistical computations on raw data, and to be able to use software: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, JMP, Sigma Plot/Stat, and GraphPad Prism to organize and analyze data.

• Maintaining current knowledge of developments in the field of trauma, critical care and hemorrhagic shock research, and transfusion medicine.

• Supporting funding activities, reviewing scientific documentation and literature, and establishing and maintaining collaborations as force multipliers to expand capabilities.

• Performing scientific peer review for local protocols.

• Providing consultation on relevant complex projects to DoD members as well as external Collaborators

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Able to read, write, speak and understand English.

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences/ Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering) with at least 2 years of relevant experience.

• Ability to conduct independent research through publication of several technical reports and/or peer-reviewed publications.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Strong interpersonal skills to deal with the various personalities and personnel in a variety of positions, as well as the ability to cohesively lead a team.

• Ability to persuade and negotiate as well as communicate information efficiently.

• Experience with writing and/or obtaining grants/ funding.

DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences / Life Sciences/ Engineering (i.e. Biology, Biomedical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering)

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries; a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please click here_ to request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees._

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms who are designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-Owned and fall into the respective categories of standard Small Business, 8(a) certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and HUBZone. The FOCs includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, Kāpili Services, and Po`okela Solutions. Alaka`ina Foundation activities under the 501(c)3 principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

For additional information on Ke`aki Technologies, LLC, please visit www.alakainafoundation.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000.00 - $87,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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