Biological Scientist

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) headquartered near CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK to support requirements for Aerospace and Defense Sector Clients. 

This CONUS - Oklahoma City, OK | Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) Contract Contingent position currently best aligns with the Biological Scientist, Physiologist Labor Category. Ideal candidates exhibit the ability to visualize, analyze, and convert data and experiences to meet performance challenges while confidently engaging in productive “Jugaad” and dialogue targeting mission success.  ProSidian Team Members work to provide Gov't. - Federal (USA) Sector related Human Capital Solutions for Aerospace Medical Research and Technical Support Services  on behalf of The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI).

Biological Scientist, Physiologist - Aerospace Medical Research (AMR15) Candidates shall work to support requirements for  (Aerospace Medical Research Services) and shall work as part of a team in support of Aerospace Medical Research efforts.  The candidate will complete tasks and activities contributing to deliverables and core mission functions in the Aerospace Medical Research space.

Must perform the following tasks as required by the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team:

- Act as the Principal Investigator to plan, research, design, and execute aeromedical experiments with limited supervision to accomplish Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team objectives.

- Perform these experiments in the altitude physiology research laboratory, altitude (hypobaric) chamber, normobaric hypoxic environment, and other research facilities/test beds.  Aeromedical research topics include, but are not limited to:  altitude stress, cabin environmental control systems, methods of detection/protection from environmental threats, hypoxia training devices, protective breathing equipment, modeling tools to assess and predict physiologic impairment or incapacitation, and the adequacy of current and emerging technology at altitude or in aviation environment situations.

- Perform human subjects experiments in compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements and federal regulations

- Obtain and maintain Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) certification in human subjects research and related certifications (e.g., CPR/AED, Basic First Aid) when necessitated by research projects.

- Maintain records in laboratory notebooks of all laboratory and experimental work performed. 

- Assist the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team to collect data, analyze results, perform statistical analyses, generate graphs/charts, and document findings from laboratory experiments. 

- Summarize his/her work, write technical reports at a quality level consistent with publication in peer-reviewed journals, and provide briefings/presentations to technical groups and professional organizations.

- Translate and incorporate experimental research results into FAA program development, policy, and the rule-making process.

- Maintain and calibrate physiology laboratory equipment and instruments in compliance with International Organization for Standardization (ISO) requirements and internal laboratory procedures.

- Provide professional consulting services.

- Review and evaluate technical literature and apply scientific knowledge and principles to study aeromedical and aviation related safety issues.

- Provide technical analysis for recommendations involving FAA operational safety issues, aircraft certification, aircrew certification, in-flight emergencies, and other biomedical related issues.

- Attend regular laboratory meetings of the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team and provide updates of his/her work status on request.

- Provide all data, analyses, results, and documentation/writings to the Aerospace and Environmental Physiology Research Team.

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Qualifications

- Ph.D. in Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or the life sciences.

- 10 years of experience after receipt of doctorate performing research in an exercise physiology or aviation physiology laboratory.

- Experience as a Principal Investigator leading research projects involving human volunteer subjects.

- Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) practices and procedures.

- Experience in experimental research design and statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive, inferential, and multivariate) to include experience with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS).

- Experience performing invasive and non-invasive clinical measurements on human subjects (e.g., heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, respiratory gas collection, EKG, etc.).

- Experience using e-mail and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

- The ability, to pass a FAA Class II physical examination.

- The ability to climb ladders, life moderately heavy objects, tolerate enclosed spaces, and be subjected to moderate but rapid changes in temperature and altitude

 U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a “Facility Access Authorization” (also referred to as an “Employment Authorization”) by the USG’s designated Security Office.

Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement

Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

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Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom
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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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