Job Description:

SUMMARY

Provide assistance to a study team in the area of low-level blast environment characterization and provide support to conduct research activities, primarily related to assisting with data analyses, laboratory logistics, record keeping and field collection of data involving military and law enforcement personnel during training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute research activities that may include distributing study equipment to study participants, collecting, and managing data, and other research activities as assigned by either interacting with human subjects or with equipment to study the environment of the subjects.
Assist with all aspects of study preparation to include calibration of equipment and ensure that adequate supplies and equipment are on hand for study sessions.
Assist the senior statistician and principal investigator with data input and analyses to include data processing and conducting analyses using Excel.
Assist the principal investigator with sample procurement, management, organization, and testing for Human subject data as well as blast physics related experimentation.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, mathematics, statistics, computer science, biomedical engineering, engineering, or related field.
Expertise in field note taking and logging detailed experience of field time.
Must be able to obtain Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) clearance.
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks (U.S. citizenship required).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Experience in industry, academic, government, or research setting actively involved in blast data collection, research execution or equivalent experience desired.
Experience with equipment related to overpressure or acoustics is a plus.
Military experience is a plus.
Experience doing data analyses is desired.
Certified phlebotomist is a plus.
A general understanding of statistical terminology and ability to put pertinent data into presentation and paper format.
Interpersonal skills with military and paramilitary community to liaise with subjects and gather more information. Understanding of military chain of command is a plus.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize, organize, problem-solve, and coordinate daily activities to support effective improvement in individual patients.
Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and ability to use basic office automation and information management equipment and programs (i.e., word processing, database management, email, etc.).
Communicate in a diplomatic and professional manner with research staff and study participants.
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.

Job Requirements:

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

Travel to various research sites within and outside of the United States. A valid U.S. passport is required. The expected travel time is less than 25%.

DRIVING REQUIREMENT

Must have or be able to attain a valid state driver’s license and be insurable on the company’s automobile insurance policy. Driving, with or without accommodation, may be required when traveling for training and/or short occasional amounts of local driving. The expected driving time is less than 25%.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily in a clinic setting. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Be capable of lifting and moving heavy equipment weighting up to 70 pounds and withstand prolonged periods of bending, reaching, moving about, or standing. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000 per year
Eligible Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Savings Plan, Life and AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance, Prescription Drug Coverage, Leave of Absence, Pet Insurance Coverage, PTO, 11 Paid Federal Holidays, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Compliance:

To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/#equal_opportunityPreference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

Executive Order 11246, as amended, protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

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