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.

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" OR "Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans"

The Alaka`ina Foundation Family of Companies (FOCs) is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The Family of Companies (FOCs) includes Ke`aki Technologies, Laulima Government Solutions, Kūpono Government Services, and Kapili Services, Po`okela Solutions, Kīkaha Solutions, LLC, and Pololei Solutions, LLC. Alaka`ina Foundation activities principally benefit the youth of Hawaii through charitable efforts which includes providing innovative educational programs that combine leadership, science & technology, and environmental stewardship.

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