Scientist II- Inhalation Toxicologist Research Scientist

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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos is seeking a Research Scientist, Scientist II, to perform Inhalation Toxicology Research in support of biomedical research in the Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL) at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, OH. (NAMRU)

The successful candidate will serve as Project Lead in cell-based and animal use research studies on environmental and occupational exposures to identify health effects before health and operational performance is compromised in the warfighter. Research efforts will require study design, medical and scientific authoring and editing of research proposals, animal use (IACUC) protocols, technical and scientific reports, responses to grants and funding calls;

scientific management, coordination of technical review meetings and the preparation and presentation of point papers, technical reports, and other briefings resulting from these meetings, preparation and support of technical summaries and publications resulting from research activities; presentation of research findings at scientific meetings / professional conferences; writing, reviewing, editing, and submitting peer‑reviewed articles and technical reports.

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This position is currently UNFUNDED and reflects a possible future opportunity. Applying to the role will allow us to contact you if/when funding occurs. A response to this posting may not be immediate.

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• Utilize animal models to evaluate the short- and long-term health and performance effects of acute and chronic exposure to chemicals, mixtures, environmental hazards and stressors.
• Provide scientific expertise in the field of inhalation toxicology regarding all organ systems, including pulmonary, neurological/cognitive and developmental and reproductive effects.
• Identify, devise, propose and execute military relevant studies and collect data from animal subjects (primarily rodent)
• Develop appropriate exposure systems, including analytical techniques for identifying toxicants and/or aerosols.
• Contribute substantially to the design…