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Katmai Biomechanical Research Engineer III in Fort Rucker, Alabama
SUMMARY
Provide research engineering support for research, analysis, and investigations in supporting design, preparation, execution, and analysis of studies and experimentation; selecting, installing, and maintaining instrumentation; performing laboratory procedures, field studies, testing, and research activities; and other scientific and administrative tasks in fields such as aerospace, electrical, mechanical, or biomedical engineering, biomechanics, or other related field with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide advanced services related to the Injury Biomechanics RDT&E program, particularly related to PMHS, material testing, biomedical instrumentation, ATDs, and data acquisition and analysis, including the development of research plans and protocols to address existing or newly defined research needs/gaps according to policy and procedures of the USAARL. All aspects of RDT&E are included, such as Human Subject Research, Research Not Involving Human Subjects (RNIHS), animal and cadaveric studies, and Test and Evaluations.
Prepare reports, presentations, manuscripts, and other documentation on research progress and findings, that will be ready for distribution and presentation (by incumbent or others) within the laboratory and/or at small or large scientific forums outside of USAARL.
Provide scientific analytical, engineering problem solving, design efforts, and experienced-based solutions related to creating, measuring, and evaluating biomechanical responses (bio-fidelity and human tolerance) for Soldier injury prevention through scientifically sound and approved protocols, policies, and/or research and test plans to ensure quality, accuracy, reproducibility, and relevance of data/results (e.g., by following procedures, recording and documenting efforts and results, and properly handling and storing data).
Provide engineering expertise in developing and writing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that will ensure scientific and sound engineering principles and safety procedures are implemented and followed per USAARL and MRMC approval process and existing policies. Such SOPs will be used during the execution of research protocols and research/test plans that may include volunteers, cadaveric specimens, animals, and/or other biological/biomedical and non-biological materials and devices, such as PPE. Such SOPs may include the operation of data acquisition, instrumentation, mechanical material characterization equipment, and impact devices.
Analyze and evaluate ongoing research through data and documentation, which may be self-prepared or prepared by others and can include in-house materials, internal government documentation/data, and public-released data/documentation related to injuries, laboratory, and/or field injury biomechanics exposures.
Provide biomedical engineering expertise in preparing for injury biomechanics research studies, including collaborative work with industrial and academic partners, design work for fabrication of biomechanical test equipment/devices, troubleshooting instrumentation and other equipment necessary for research purposes, and selection and justification of materials/supplies/equipment necessary for successful injury biomechanics research.
In collaboration with the PI (if applicable) and under the direction of Team Chief and Group Leadership, manage and develop methodology, projects, personnel, and resources.
This position is a Deputy, as such expected to be able to be an AI or PI on all research projects. Needs to be comfortable leading a small team in research discussions. Covers for team lead when out/TDY etc. Must be able to support proposal writing. Needs to be able to plan project timelines, build milestones, and budgets.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
INIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in engineering related field such as electrical, biomedical, mechanical, biomechanics, physics, etc.
Must have a minimum 6 years of experience in biomedical engineering or clinical.
Experience in laboratory procedures, testing and research activities.
Knowledge of commonly used and advanced concepts, practices, standards, and procedures within injury biomechanics, mechanics, dynamics, strengths of materials, and mathematics as demonstrated through a relevant engineering degree and coursework from an ABET accredited program.
Experience and skill with a large variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures through publications, particularly on human head and spine injury biomechanics research and PMHS research.
Experience in programming, data acquisition, instrumentation, kinematic and video motion capture, and use of MATLAB
Demonstrated experience with the following research tool groupings: FDA and/or IRB approval process, mechanical material testing devices (including MTS products) and impact devices, biomedical imaging and imaging analysis tools (including CT, MRI, and x-rays), mathematical analysis software (MATLAB), high speed imaging and analysis tools, biomedical instrumentation (load cells, accelerometers, etc.), data acquisition equipment (high rate, high quality), biomechanical research and testing with demonstrated injury biomechanics research; PMHS (post mortem human specimen) research and data, and/or with ATDs (Anthropomorphic Test Devices).
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
Must obtain and maintain any necessary security and/or background checks.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Exposure to postmortem Human Subjects (PMHS) research and Biosafety Laboratory Level 2 policies and procedures.
Must be able to read, understand and execute techniques and procedures within the quality standards and timelines prescribed by the research plan.
Ability to coordinate multiple projects and initiatives successfully.
Strong written communication skills and a solid understanding of Government contracting and the professional services industry.
Advance computer skills with advanced knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Suite software.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
Proven ability to exercise mature judgment – specifically in recognizing and respecting the confidential nature of corporate and personnel matters.
Work independently with a certain degree of creativity and latitude expected and with minimal direction to address analytic, scientific, and operational questions, solve analytic and technical problems, and execution analytic, scientific, and administrative solutions.
Demonstrated experience with statistical analysis, particularly survival analysis and R Software.
Job Requirements:
WORK SCHEDULE
Full time. May work variable work hours to meet performance requirements (e.g., proposal and reporting deadlines, collaborations, and lab and field data collections), including occasional night and weekend hours.
DRIVING REQUIRMENTS
Potential for travel. When required, employee will need to complete an MVR check.
TRAVEL
May travel CONUS or OCONUS to conduct RDT&E, attend working groups meetings, training, workshops, conferences or other relevant meetings. Expectation of multiple data collections per year, up to 10%.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in an office and /or laboratory setting. Laboratory environment includes human testing, so exposure may include but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, fumes, vapors, communicable diseases, etc. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of people in differing functions, personalities and abilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, lying down or to be or remain in a position or state of inactivity. Occasional lifting of up to 10 lbs. It is Katmai’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://katmaicorp.com/life-at-katmai/
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Requisition ID: 3384