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Posted YesterdayORBS - Research Support for Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety Opportunities
On-site
Responsibilities
- Research Scientist - In Vivo Ocular Bioeffects The ideal candidate will design and execute animal exposure studies, perform detailed ocular assessments, analyze and interpret experimental data.
- Research Scientist - Laser-Induced Ocular Bioeffects (In Vivo Animal Exposure) The ideal candidate will design and execute animal exposure studies, perform detailed ocular assessments, analyze and interpret experimental data, and contribute to publications and technical reports in support of the program's scientific and operational objectives.
- Research Biomedical Engineer - Laser Eye Protection The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and evaluation of protective technologies (e.g., filters, coatings, devices), perform data-driven assessments of protection effectiveness, and support transition of LEP concepts to operational stakeholders.
- Research Scientist - Laboratory Test Engineer The ideal candidate will use creative problem solving and engineering skills to design, test and operate laboratory test infrastructure and perform state-of-the-art experiments in support of the USAF to characterize human bioeffects from optical (laser/flash) exposure.
Requirements
- This research program focused on utilizing advanced human-relevant cellular models to improve understanding of human bioeffects from high energy laser and nuclear flash exposure.
- Positions include: Senior Scientist- Advanced Bioeffects Research The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, experimental execution, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a fast-paced research environment.
- The role requires strong experimental skills, scientific rigor, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team of scientists, veterinarians, and technicians.
- The role requires strong quantitative skills, familiarity with bioeffects research, excellent documentation practices, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic research environment.
- Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
- Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.
- What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.
- Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition.
Benefits
- benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.
- We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Contact
- For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
- We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please.
Additional details
- Worker Type Regular Job Description AV is enthusiastic about becoming the team to support the ORBS (Research Support for Optical Radiation Bioeffects and Safety) contract, located at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) in San Antonio, Texas.
- This program offers on site opportunities supporting the Directed Energy Bioeffects Division of the 711th Human Performance Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio.
- The dedicated team will work alongside government research partners to plan and execute advanced biological experiments aimed at understanding the bioeffects of laser and flash injury and analyze and report these findings.
- Successful candidates hired under this contract will be independent self-starters, have excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrable written and oral communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative, team-based, mission-oriented environment.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude toward shifting priorities and evolving schedules are also important, as research timelines and project focus areas are dynamic.
- Responsibilities will include performing various assays, such as next-generation sequencing library preparation, microscopy, cytokine/inflammatory analysis, and other cellular assays.
- Research Scientist - Advanced Bioeffects Research The ideal candidate will perform, analyze and report bioeffects data related to laser exposure and wounding, using advanced cellular models including immortalized and primary cells, tissue organoids, transwell and advanced co-culture systems.
- Responsibilities will include in vitro laboratory research working collaboratively with the team to perform a variety of assays, including library preparations, barrier integrity assessments, cell viability tests, DNA/RNA extractions, and other in vitro assays.
- Responsibilities include supporting scientists and technicians who perform bioeffects research, ensuring smooth execution of projects and accurate documentation.
- Laboratory Support Manager - Vivarium The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day vivarium operations, including animal study coordination, inventory/equipment management, and scheduling of laser exposure and ocular assessment activities.