Research Associate III

Research Associate III

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

Description of Responsibilities:

• Assists with collection of supporting documentation for requirement packages, IACUC/IRB protocols for projects performed under this contract, research proposals and protocols, manuscripts, SOPs, reports and presentation editing/review.
• Assists Government personnel in initiating and maintaining regulatory IACUC/IRB requirements.
• Ability to develop and coordinate the implementation of clinical research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits.
• Assists in ordering supplies for research under contract for animal procurement, subject to final Government approval.
• Assists in maintenance of inventory of supplies for research under contract.
• Modifies and plans research experiment schedules, procedures, and tests.
• Assists in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space.
• Ability to develop, organize and maintain the study database and data validation.
• Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.
• Writes and edits research material for publication and presentation.
• Oversees the work of junior level contract personnel.
• Assists PI in tracking and updating established project budgets.
• Assist the Government Support Agreements Manager with support agreements. All formal communication shall come from the Government Support Agreements Manager.

Required Degree/Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree plus ten (10) years' related experience or master's degree plus three (3) years' related experience.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We are proud to state that we do not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. 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.

EOE, including Disability/Vets