Research Scientist III

  • Parsons Corporation
  • San Antonio, Texas
  • Full Time
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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Research Scientist III to support Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the conduct of advanced research in Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine, Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine, and Directed Energy. NAMRU-SAs mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

The Research Scientist III will provide expertise in the development and conduction of protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine. The role involves supervising and guiding junior scientists, managing research data, and performing complex surgical procedures on animal models.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Provide expertise in the development and conduction of protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine, including trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed energy health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma.

  • Supervise and guide junior scientist contract personnel in writing Government-approved, protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts.

  • Provide guidance to junior scientist contract personnel on the evaluation of data, development of presentation materials, and writing of Government-approved SOPs for research under contract, and presenting findings at technical and professional meetings.

  • Supervise contract personnel during the preparation of experimental subjects and aid in the training and development of experimental subjects for experimental procedures in accordance with approved animal or human use protocols.

  • Provide support in the development and establishment of in vivo and in vitro model systems, data acquisition, and data analysis.

  • Oversee contract personnel associated with research projects; manage research data.

  • Perform surgical procedures on animal models for both survival and non-survival.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • PhD or other doctorate in a related field, plus seven (7) years relevant experience.

  • Expertise in protocol-driven scientific research and supervision of junior scientists.

  • Proficiency in writing research proposals and developing presentation materials.

  • Strong skills in preparing and conducting experimental procedures in accordance with approved protocols.

  • Excellent management skills for overseeing contract personnel and managing research data.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating whats next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employees wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons questAPPLY TODAY!

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Job ID: 477664438
Originally Posted on: 5/19/2025

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