Odyssey is seeking a Pre-Clinical Research Assistant to support our Blast Induced Neurotrauma (BINT) work at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR).  The contractor will engage in preclinical laboratory research, encompassing all aspects of original scientific research. This includes assessing behavior, pathophysiology, molecular mechanisms, and laboratory maintenance. The role involves integrating existing scientific literature, applying appropriate research methods, data collection, data management, and statistical data analysis.

Duties include, but not limited to: 

• Develop research proposals aligned with the military medical mission of BINT.
• Prepare written animal use and/or human subjects protocols for research objectives.
• Navigate the WRAIR Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Human Use Review Committee (HURC) to obtain protocol approvals.
• Conduct literature reviews and develop summary reports relevant to ongoing research in blast TBI and polytrauma.
• Coordinate research projects, including experiment design, direction of research staff, and collaboration with other researchers.
• Provide subject matter expertise in traumatic brain injury and polytrauma.
• Perform routine and specialized surgical procedures on animal subjects.
• Evaluate neuroprotective pharmacological therapies using various outcome measures.
• Perform quantitative analytical assessments of molecular and cellular responses to stressors and injuries.

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder (in the U.S. for 3 out of last 5 years)

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Ability to Obtain NACI

Education: B.S. in Neuroscience, Biology or related field

Years of Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in pre-clinical laboratory research. Must be able to work with small animals.

Certifications: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

Clearance: NACI

Education: M.S. in Neuroscience, Biology or related field

Years of experience: 3-5 years of experiencein pre-clinical laboratory research. Experience with animal handling, aseptic procedures, surgical techniques.  Proficiency with data collecton, management and statistical analysis. Experience with developing research proposals and navigating research protocol approval process.

Certifications: N/A

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of neurobehavioral and physiological assessments.
• Proficiency in various surgical and experimental techniques.
• Excellent literature review and scientific writing skills.
• Ability to coordinate and lead research projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Interpersonal Skills

• Attention to detail, teamwork, enthusiasm, troubleshooting

Additional Information

Location: Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, 503 Robert Grant Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Travel: None

 Onsite

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Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, is an innovative small business committed to providing world-class technical, management, and training support services to government and public sector clients. We focus on people, processes, and performance to deliver superior results. Since our inception in 1997, our commitment to mission success and customer satisfaction has been recognized with exponential growth and exceptional past performance ratings. We accept challenging assignments and drive projects from the planning stages, through implementation, and into operations and support.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications. Salary range available upon request.