Job Description

Research Associate About CICONIX: CICONIX LLC is a Veteran Owned Small Business specializing in business advisory and technical assistance for military health programs. We value exceptional people, unwavering integrity, inclusive collaboration, and enduring impact. Location(s): San Antonio, TX (on-site) | Fort Sam Houston Position Offers:

• Full-time/long-term position
• Regular weekly hours (0700-1600)
• No calls, nights, weekends, or holidays!
• Full benefit program, including: health, PTO, and 401k + contribution

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Three (3) - Five (5) years of experience

   The Research Associate provides direct scientific and technical support to ongoing research programs within the USAISR Research Directorate. This position performs laboratory and animal model research in trauma, hemorrhage, organ support, wound progression, infection, and pain management studies under established experimental protocols and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) conditions.About the Role:

• Conduct complex in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo experiments in support of studies addressing hemorrhage control, shock, wound healing, and infection prevention.
• Perform small and large animal model procedures including anesthesia, surgery, instrumentation, and post-operative monitoring under IACUC-approved protocols.
• Execute laboratory assays such as ELISA, PCR, microscopy, flow cytometry, and histology, maintaining detailed and accurate data records.
• Manage laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, inventory control, and equipment calibration consistent with GLP, OSHA, and DoD biosafety standards.
• Support data acquisition, statistical analysis, and the preparation of technical reports, SOPs, and manuscripts
• Participate in experimental design reviews, scientific meetings, and presentations as required by USAISR investigators.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable federal, DoD, and institutional animal welfare, biosecurity, and safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a biological science, biomedical engineering, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Experience: 
  • Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on laboratory research experience, preferably within a DoD, NIH, or university biomedical setting
  • Demonstrated proficiency in animal research techniques, data collection, and laboratory instrumentation.
  • Experience operating within GLP, IACUC, and biosafety-compliant environments.
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain IT/ADP Level II clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

*This position is contingent and will begin upon contract award.    CICONIX LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. We E-Verify all employees. #LI-AD1