Job Description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a Research Engineer I to support Naval Medical Research Unit – San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) and its collaborating institutions in the conduct of biomedical engineering functions. NAMRU-SA’s mission is to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

The Research Engineer I will provide support in professional biomedical engineering functions involving medical research practices. The role involves setting up laboratory equipment, conducting experiments, and compiling data to ensure research activities meet specifications and customer requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide support in professional biomedical engineering functions involving medical research practices to support the laboratory’s efforts.
• Support the Government in directing the integration, fabrication, and functional testing of systems after installation to ensure that performance meets specifications and customer requirements.
• Set up, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.
• Research and collect data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space.
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research.
• Compile and analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Assist with writing and editing material for publication and presentation.
• Report on the status of research activities.
• Route administrative paperwork related to scientific products.
• Maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Associate’s degree in a related field plus five (5) years’ related experience, or a bachelor’s degree plus demonstrable experience.
• Demonstrated ability to support biomedical engineering functions and conduct complex experiments.
• Proficiency in setting up and operating laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols.
• Strong analytical skills for compiling and analyzing data using scientific or statistical techniques.
• Excellent writing and editing skills for publication and presentation materials.
• Ability to maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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