Research Technician III

Research Technician III

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) has a potential need for a Research Technician III to provide research support administration services for our government customer in San Antonio, TX.

Description of Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in the areas of trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma.
• Recommends changes to protocols and standard operating procedures for research under contract and for review by the Government.
• Modifies and plans research experiments, procedures, and tests.
• Advises in research design.
• Assists with preparation for presentations and written published articles.
• Assists the Government in animal procurement and shipping procedures.
• Organizes animal research work activities between Research Scientist, animal care staff, and research laboratory technicians.
• Sets up, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.
• Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures.
• Assists in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space.
• Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research.
• Conducts and supports surgical procedure, operating room maintenance, animal disease prevention and health surveillance, appropriate animal housing, record keeping for contract personnel, and ensuring specific pathogen free techniques.
• Handle and restrain (daily) various small and large animal species.
• Maintains in vitro models, to include complex/3D tissue culture, bacterial cultures, fungal culture, etc.
• Compiles and may analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Assists with writing and editing material for publication and presentation.
• Reports on status of research activities.
• Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products.
• Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years' research experience in related field, or master's degree plus two (2) years' research experience in appropriate field

Required Skills and Experience:

Maintain current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent.

Required Citizenship and Clearance:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

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

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