Position Title
Senior Research Scientist
Job Category
Senior Scientist
Location
Lackland AFB, TX
Travel Required
Some possible
Level/Salary Range
Position Type
HR Contact
TBD
Susan Shelley
Date Posted
Full-time regular
July 5, 2012
Will Train Applicant
N/A
Expires
Open until filled
Resume/Applications Accepted by:
Fax
301-309-8314
Attention: Susan Shelley
Email
[email protected]
Mail
The McConnell Group
Attn: Human Resources
1901 Research Blvd., Suite 502
Rockville, MD 20850
Position Description
Job Purpose:
The 59th Medical Wing (59 MDW) is the Air Force's premier medical facility, located at Lackland Air
Force Base, Texas. Its primary focus is to meet the needs of the Air Force through the development
and performance of requirements‐driven, military‐unique, readiness‐focused clinical research and
medical research readiness training. This acquisition will provide the 59 MDW, more specifically, the
Department of Emergency Medicine, with animal clinical research protocol augmentation, including
but not limited to, research protocol number FWH20110148A titled “Cobalamin‐ A small volume,
blood sparing, neuroprotective drug for hemorrhagic resuscitation in swine (Sus Scrofa).” Such
augmentation will also be required as protocols progress to the human studies phase. Augmentation
functions shall also include technical and administrative services in support of intramural and
extramural funded studies.
Position Requirements:
 This position requires the equivalent of a Ph. D. or masters/graduate degree and 5 years of
related experience at the Ph.D. or equivalent level.
 Possess current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). The research scientist is responsible
for maintaining the certification in a current status throughout the task order’s period of
performance.
Duties:
Primary Activities
1. Perform basic to advanced experimental efforts on large animal studies related to shock and
resuscitation procedures in support of efforts by the Principal Investigator (PI).
2. Coordinate research efforts with statistician, veterinarian, and analytical laboratory staff
members to meet the outcomes of the studies.
3. Identify appropriate forms and processes necessary to initiate, conduct and complete animal
research protocols.
4. Complete necessary documents and reports of high quality for funding agency.
5. Draft and coordinate administrative, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and/or Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) approval of proposed research protocols.
6. Prepare high quality presentation material, scientific abstracts, and manuscripts for
publication consistent with guidance of the PI and related research efforts.
The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer – EOE M/F/D/V
7. Create and present abstracts for presentation in poster/oral format for scientific conferences.
8. Write multi‐year animal research protocols
9. Provide guidance for required quality control procedures being performed for every test done
and of recording data in the designated logbook or worksheet.
10. Compare large animal hemorrhage data with de‐identified human hemorrhage data sets.
11. Provide support as protocols maturate to the human‐subject use level.
Secondary Activities
1. Coordinate and track the purchase of equipment.
2. Lead and arrange local team research meetings.
3. Perform computer data entry of lab results and other lab information.
4. Facilitate the receiving of animal specimens and reporting results.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
 Experience and advanced knowledge of current large animal research technologies and
practices
 Experience with clinical resuscitation methods such as hypotension, shock and cardiac arrest
in animal models
 Prefer experience with toxicology and toxicological related research
 Advanced knowledge of standard laboratory equipment and safety procedures.
 Experience with writing animal research protocols
 Ability to prepare manuscripts, summary reports and presenting summary data to scientific
audiences
 Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, graphic, email, and database software.
 Ability to plan and prioritize work.
 Ability to distinguish colors.
 Ability to correctly transcribe laboratory results.
 Ability to follow standard operating procedures.
 Ability to be a self‐starter and work independently.
 Ability to interface with investigators, vendors, research staff, statisticians, collaborators, and
work with animals
 Ability to lead research teams (non‐supervisory role)
Compensation/Benefits:
TMG offers competitive pay and benefits packages including health insurance; paid holiday, vacation,
and PTO; EAP; 401(k) and College Savings Plan.
The McConnell Group is an equal opportunity employer – EOE M/F/D/V