Scientist II- Inhalation Toxicologist Research Scientist

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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses Leidos is seeking a Research Scientist Scientist II to perform Inhalation Toxicology Research in support of biomedical research in the Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL) at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton OH. (NAMRU)

The successful candidate will serve as Project Lead in cell-based and animal use research studies on environmental and occupational exposures to identify health effects before health and operational performance is compromised in the warfighter. Research efforts will require study design medical and scientific authoring and editing of research proposals animal use (IACUC) protocols technical and scientific reports responses to grants and funding calls; scientific management coordination of technical review meetings and the preparation and presentation of point papers technical reports and other briefings resulting from these meetings preparation and support of technical summaries and publications resulting from research activities; presentation of research findings at scientific meetings / professional conferences; writing reviewing editing and submitting peer-reviewed articles and technical reports.

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This position is currently UNFUNDED and reflects a possible future opportunity. Applying to the role will allow us to contact you if/when funding occurs. A response to this posting may not be immediate.

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The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider the Leidos Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside we are a company of scientists engineers and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful customizable and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems biomedical organizations and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical operational and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more click here!

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The Challenge:

• Work with a diverse team of scientists including toxicologists engineers neuroscientists chemists psychologists animal behaviorists and biologists to accomplish the mission of understanding the health effects of operating in military settings.

• Design and conduct scientific research on the toxicological effects of exposure to chemicals/mixtures; these may be in combination with extreme environmental hazards or stressors to include temperature humidity altitude vibrations and noise and/or physical demand.

• Utilize animal models to evaluate the short- and long-term health and performance effects of acute and chronic exposure to chemicals mixtures environmental hazards and stressors.

• Provide scientific expertise in the field of inhalation toxicology regarding all organ systems including pulmonary neurological/cognitive and developmental and reproductive effects.

• Identify devise propose and execute military relevant studies and collect data from animal subjects (primarily rodent)

• Develop appropriate exposure systems including analytical techniques for identifying toxicants and/or aerosols.

• Contribute substantially to the design and building toxicant generation and other exposure systems.

• Perform risk assessments based on collected toxicological data.

• Assist other investigators in the design and execution of research protocols on inhalation toxicology and environmental exposure issues of interest to the Navy.

• Operate and maintain standard and specialized laboratory equipment.

• Assist and educate entry level research assistant personnel in the understanding and performance of their duties.

• Collect pulmonary/respiratory data or other appropriate endpoints from animal subjects following exposure.

• Perform statistical analyses using SigmaPlot Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) or Statistical Analysis Software (SAS). Examples of the typical analyses required for successful performance include T-tests Chi-Square Analyses of Variance Multivariate Analyses of Variance analyses of covariance multivariate analyses of covariance correlations linear regressions multiple linear regressions and power analyses.

• Use multiple computer software packages to create spreadsheets and perform statistical routines.

• Independently and proactively prepare mission-relevant proposal applications for toxicological physiological psychological medical and performance studies.

• Independently and plan manage oversee and carry out research proactively ensuring that those assisting in project coordination are fully informed and able to perform proposed/funded research meeting all project deadlines.

• Develop technical reports presentations and publications.

• Be willing and able to work nontraditional hours (e.g. nights weekends) as needed.

• Perform other duties as needed.

What Sets You Apart:

• Ph.D. with 5-10 years of experience in inhalation toxicology or a related scientific field

• A minimum of 5 years of experience proposing and conducting original research including the design and implementation of protocols with animal models data collection and analysis and report production.

• Extensive experience in toxicology studies utilizing small animals.

• Strong background in toxicology research methodology with experience in research methods design and statistical analysis in a research setting.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook Word PowerPoint and Excel.

• Proficiency in the use of common statistical analysis software to include SigmaPlot SPSS and SAS.

• Strong technical writing background with experience in writing research proposals standard operating procedures animal use protocols for approval by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (human use/Institutional Review Board protocols a plus) technical reports journal articles and conference papers.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

• Self-motivated and capable of working independently and with others.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

• Due to US Government requirements US Citizenship is mandatory

You Might Also Have:

• PhD plus 5 years of relevant experience

• Experience in a military or medical research environment is highly desired

• Demonstrated experience and success responding to research funding and grant requests for proposals.

• Experience in modeling (e.g. quantitative-structure activity relationships benchmark dose etc.) a plus.

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

Original Posting:

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.