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Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
AV has an opportunity for a Senior Scientist within the Health and Performance Technologies Division. This in an onsite position supporting the Directed Energy Bioeffects Division of the 711th Human Performance Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio. This position will lead and execute research programs utilizing advanced human-relevant cellular models to improve understanding of human bioeffects from high energy laser and nuclear flash exposure.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on expertise in mammalian cell culture, experimental execution, and interdisciplinary collaboration within a fast-paced research environment. They will be responsible for working 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. The successful candidate will have experience performing various assays, such as next-generation sequencing library preparation, microscopy, cytokine/inflammatory analysis, and other cellular assays. The incumbent will be experienced in project planning, data analysis and assimilating results into technical reports and presentations. The successful candidate will be an independent self-starter, have excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrable written and oral communication skills, and thrive in a collaborative, team-based, mission-oriented environment.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead, execute, and analyze biological experiments utilizing cellular models and complex exposure systems. Specific experience with ocular models is highly preferred.
Characterize and assess laser bioeffects using sophisticated assays and study plans to measure morphology, cell viability, barrier function, tissue damage, inflammatory effects and metabolic activity, as well as other cellular functions.
Maintenance, expansion, and experimental manipulation of mammalian tissue culture systems (e.g., iPSCs, primary cells, immortalized cell lines, organoids) using aseptic techniques.
Contribute to development of next-generation models to further understanding of laser/flash injury
Generate high-quality, reproducible datasets and maintain detailed experimental documentation.
Contribute to experimental design, protocol development, technical reports, presentations, and scientific publications.
Coordinate and collaborate with internal teams, external collaborators, and government scientists to ensure timely delivery of research products.
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in a biological discipline, such as Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, or Immunology. 3+ years of experience in characterizing cellular models, in particular ocular and dermal models, is highly desired.
A strong background in biological systems, with hands-on experience in mammalian cellular and microbial culture, and advanced laboratory techniques (flow cytometry, microscopy, etc.). Previous experience with cellular co-cultures, microphysiological systems and related advanced models is highly desired.
Data analysis skills, with proven ability to process and interpret complex data. Biostatistics experience is desired.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced team-based environment.
ITAR Requirement:
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. 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.
Who We Are
Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC.
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. Agencies of the U.S. 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.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
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