Title:
Research Associate
BELONG. CONNECT. GROW. with KBR.
Around here, we define the future. We are a company of innovators, thinkers, creators, explorers, volunteers, and dreamers. But we all share one goal: to improve the world responsibly and safely.
KBR is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to support DoD-sponsored flight and altitude research conducted by the Aerospace Physiology division of the Air Force Research Laboratory. This position is responsible for supporting biomedical research focused on understanding the normal human response to flight and space, and developing, testing, and delivering countermeasures to those untoward responses that may affect crew health, safety, and/or performance during or after missions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in research study planning and execution, including participant recruitment and retention.
- Obtains informed consent.
- Administers tests &/or questionnaires following protocols.
- Collects, compiles, tabulates & processes responses.
- Gathers information.
- Extracts & analyzes data from medical charts.
- Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood & obtaining blood pressure.
- Collects, records, reviews & summarizes research data.
- Collates relevant mathematical results and prepares tables, charts & graphs.
- Prepares reports for investigators and sponsors on recruitment status and other pertinent study data.
- Writes portions of grant applications/proposals & co-author scientific papers.
- Completes documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.
- May process payments for research participants per study protocol.
- Coordinates reimbursements for panel travel, subject pay, additional gift card orders, etc. and ensure costs remain within allotted project budget.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Proactive work habits, anticipates contingencies, uses time efficiently, and pays attention to detail
- Takes initiative to solve research problems
- Strong motivation to succeed as an integral member of our interdisciplinary research team
- Ability to engage in abstract thinking and be self-reliant, while taking the direction of the PI
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 2 years' research study or other relevant experience required.
Must complete IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.
Required Qualifications:
- Commitment to working hard under strict timelines while balancing multiple projects in the context of shifting priorities
- Ability to work in a professional manner as both a self-starter and a team member
- Knowledge of the scientific method
- Excellent writing skills
- Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with obtaining informed consent from study participants
- Experience with data collection e.g., conducting surveys, semi-structured interviews, or focus groups
- Strong proficiency with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1-2 years of research experience in social or health sciences
- Master’s degree in Public Health or social sciences or health sciences
- Institutional Review Board preparation and submission experience
- Experience with writing and co-authoring publications
- Experience with recruiting and obtaining informed consent from research study participants
- Experience collecting data from human subjects
- Qualitative research and analysis experience
- Experience with SPSS or R
- Familiarity with health services research
- Experience with running a research project
KBR BENEFITS
KBR offers a wide range of benefits for their employees; we offer medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, retirement 401k, travel benefits, PTO, holidays, flexible work schedules, parental leave, military leave, education assistance, and the list goes on and on! We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY AT KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
