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Attachment A W911QY-17-R-0049 Labor Categories and Descriptions

1. Administrative Coordinator: Performs a variety of administrative functions. Schedules appointments, gives information to callers, and takes dictation. Composes memos, transcribes notes, and researches and creates presentations. Generates reports, handles multiple projects, and prepares and monitors invoices and expense reports. May assist with compiling and developing the annual budget. Requires a high school diploma with little experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Department: Military Psychiatry Branch, Research Transition Office

2. Animal Behavior Research Assistant: Conducts testing procedures which may include any of the following: elevated plus maze, acoustic startle, operant conditioning, conditioned suppression, conditioned freezing, auditory and visual discrimination, radial arm maze, motor activity, open field exploration, morris water maze, predator exposure, underwater trauma, novel object recognition and others. Communicates and cooperates with Veterinary and animal care support staff to maintain and verify appropriate levels of animal care for all research animals. A high school diploma is required with experience in an animal research laboratory that includes behavioral assessment as a substantial laboratory function. Works primarily in a rodent research laboratory. Handles rodents, biological materials and a variety of laboratory equipment. Handles other species occasionally, including cat, ferret and snake. Exposure to blood borne pathogens, chemical fumes, and other hazardous agents. Department: Behavioral Biology

3. Animal Technician: Provides daily care for research animals. Cleans cages and equipment and monitors the health and well-being of the animals. Responsible for coordinating with supervisors on operational and technical duties and may perform simple surgery and post-operative care. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma with 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Department: Behavioral Biology

4. Behavioral Research Scientist: (KEY PERSONNEL) Assumes lead role in various research and development activities. Proposes, plans, organizes and executes experiments and research. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Summarizes findings in reports and communicates results. Interacts with other scientists within and outside of the organization. Requires a PhD in area of specialty and 3-5 years of experience. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May lead and direct the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to head of a unit/department. Department: Behavioral Biology

5. Clinical Research Coordinator I (CRC I): Participates in the design, administration and monitoring of clinical trials. Analyzes and evaluates clinical data gathered during research. Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives. Requires a BS, RN, or BSN degree or equivalent and minimum of 1 year of experience in the field or in a related area. Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is required. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Department: Behavioral Biology, Sleep

6. Clinical Research Coordinator II (CRC II): Participates in the design and monitoring of clinical trials. Analyzes and evaluates clinical data gathered during research. Ensures compliance with protocol and overall clinical objectives. Requires a BS, RN, or BSN degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements is required. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Department: Behavioral Biology, Sleep

7. Experimental Human Stress Study Specialist (KEY PERSONNEL): Ph.D. in Psychology with research experience in lab-based and/or field settings. At least 4 publications in the peer-reviewed literature demonstrating scientific merit of work and expertise as an experimental psychologist is desirable. Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc.) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear. Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required. Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts. Works primarily in a sleep laboratory or in the field. Handles biological materials and lab equipment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical fumes, and other hazardous agents. Proficiency in most Windows programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members. Department: Behavioral Biology

8. Experimental Sleep and Performance Study Specialist (KEY PERSONNEL): Ph.D. in Psychology with research experience in lab-based and/or field settings. At least 4 publications in the peer-reviewed literature demonstrating scientific merit of work and expertise as an experimental psychologist is desirable. Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc.) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear. Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required. Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts. Works primarily in a sleep laboratory or in the field. Handles biological materials and lab equipment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical fumes, and other hazardous agents. Proficiency in most Windows programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members. Department: Behavioral Biology

9. Mental Health Researcher: Participates in research and development activities to investigate the extent to which differences in chronic and/or acute sleep debt account for individual differences in TBI-related neurocognitive/ vestibular/ physiological/ psychomotor deficits and help establish the potential utility of the objective assessment of sleep (with actigraphy and/or polysomnography) in a patient population. Assist in recruiting, screening, consent, and scheduling. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Requires a doctorate degree in Psychology or other Behavioral Health fields and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field and a minimum of 5 years working in a Military setting. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Department: Military Psychiatry Branch, Research Transition Office, West Detachment – JBLM

10. Overpressure Associate Medical Technician: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or 18 months of experience in a clinical research laboratory or 6 months in research setting. Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc.) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear. Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required. Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts. CPR (BLS) certification required. Works primarily in a research setting. May handle biological materials and will operate lab equipment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical fumes, and other hazardous agents as necessary. Proficiency in most Windows programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members. Department: Behavioral Biology

11. Overpressure Associate Medical Technician (Senior): Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 24 months of experience in a technical field research laboratory. Must demonstrate the ability to operate research equipment requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear. Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required. Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts. Must possess a CPR (BLS) certification. Works primarily in a research setting. May handle biological materials and will operate lab equipment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical fumes, and other hazardous agents as necessary. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g., Word, proficiency on at least 1 computer-based statistical package; ability to collect and process research data; knowledge and ability to create computer database files for the purpose of analyses and archiving; ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members. Department: Behavioral Biology

12. Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner: Provides support of research protocols, including Good Clinical Practice and FDA-regulated clinical trials. Records all laboratory procedures and research project data, data analyses and analytical conclusions of analyses. Desires knowledge in the areas of research licensed nursing, regulatory affairs, and clinical safety as related to clinical studies, healthcare management, and technology-based training and education programs. Must be licensed physician assistant or licensed nurse and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a research setting with direct volunteer medical care and oversight, to include but not limited to volunteer medical screening, determination of volunteer medical fitness to participate, administration of test article to volunteers, identification and tracking of volunteer adverse events. Department: Behavioral Biology and NICoE

13. Polysomnographic Technician: Assist in conducting and scoring polysomnographic studies. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Must maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and registry certification for the profession. Should also possess a minimal proficiency in common productivity software programs including Word, Excel, SigmaPlot and others, and have an understanding of basic descriptive statistics. Department: Behavioral Biology

14. Principal Investigator (Key Personnel): Leads research and development activities. Requires a doctorate degree and post-doctoral training in physiology and/or neuroscience with extensive hands-on experience in rodent surgery and physiological monitoring techniques related to bTBI as well as a minimum of 8 years of experience. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. May provide consultation on complex projects. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Department: BINT

15. Product Development Associates: Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a product development role, preferably at the level of Product Manager. Strong verbal & written communication skills. Knowledge of competitive intelligence for increased awareness of trends & price points. Requires college Degree (a minimum of 15 cumulative credits in business related courses) or equivalent experience. A minimum of 5 years using a computer and automation systems and a minimum of 2 years of experience using Remark Office Optical Mark Recognition (OMR). Prefer previous experience in managerial, professional or technical work experience and/or training which has provided knowledge of management principles, practices, methods and techniques. Department: Research Transition Office

16. Psychophysiologist (Key Personnel): Ph.D. in Psychology with research experience in lab-based and/or field settings. At least 4 publications in the peer-reviewed literature demonstrating scientific merit of work and expertise as an experimental psychologist is desirable. Ability to attach psychophysiological equipment (small electrodes, etc.) requiring manual dexterity; ability to see small print on a computer monitor; ability to speak clearly; ability to hear. Light lifting and moving of equipment may be required. Must be capable of moving about and standing for long periods of time during study work shifts. Works primarily in a sleep laboratory or in the field. Handles biological materials and lab equipment. Exposure to blood-borne pathogens, chemical fumes, and other hazardous agents. Proficiency in most Windows programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; must be able to develop excellent and professional rapport with research volunteers, research assistants, and other staff members. Department: Behavioral Biology

17. Research Assistant: Participates in research and development activities. Utilizes established mathematical and scientific techniques to compile and analyze data. Writes technical reports detailing procedures, outcomes, and observations. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Behavioral Science and a minimum of 2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Must be proficient with or willing to learn Statistical Programming for the Social Sciences (SPSS) programming for data manipulation and statistical analyses as well as Remark Office Software for both the creation of surveys and the scanning of surveys. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Department: Military Psychiatry Branch, West Detachment – JBLM

18. Research Associate (Technician): Performs research activities, assists with the design of research studies, and provides scientific input into the research process. Execute research studies, collect data, support data management, and data analyses. Design surveys, coordinate data collections, collect survey and interview data, process data, archive data, and prepare codebooks. Requires a bachelor's degree in related field of task and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Department: BINT

19. Sleep Laboratory Research Coordinator: Perform Clinical Research Coordination as directed by the Internal Review Board (IRB), providing protocol coordination, assistance with proposal writing projects, and assistance with progress and technical reports. Organize and prioritize all activities associated with conducting laboratory- and field based human use protocols. The contractors shall review and understand protocols, ensuring applicable regulations and guidelines are followed. The contractors shall coordinate with external and internal monitors. The contractors shall maintain compliance with specific protocol, SOPs, regulations and guidelines. Provide clinical expertise/knowledge to other staff in the department. Monitor volunteer safety, compliance and health status as needed, and follow through with the appropriate physician. Department: Behavioral Biology and NICoE

20. Sleep Laboratory Manager: (KEY PERSONNEL) Knowledge of/experience with FDA regulations, rules, and policies affecting conduct, record-keeping, and monitoring of human protocols involving investigational new drugs. This position also requires the ability to teach these practices to others (students, enlisted soldiers, etc.) as appropriate, and to monitor study data collection procedures to ensure uniformly high levels of compliance with FDA-required practices throughout all phases of the study: preparation, conduct, analysis, and archiving of clinical data. Oversee technical and logistical aspects of the conduct of human research in the fields of: sleep, sleep deprivation, electroencephalography, psychophysiology, and others—and aids in the statistical analyses, presentation, and publication of resulting data sets – to include assisting in the preparation of any progress and/or final reports to the FDA and/or commercial (e.g., pharmaceutical industry) sponsors of IND research. Knowledge of ICH/GCP and FDA/CFR guidelines for pharmacological agents used in human use research or past related experience showing the ability to master similar skills is a critical requirement. Department: Behavioral Biology and NICoE

21. Sleep Laboratory Research Technician: Assist the Principal Investigators (PIs) with designing research studies and providing scientific input into the research process. Be responsible for the execution of research studies including all aspects of data collection, supporting data management and data analyses, designing surveys, coordinating data collections, collecting survey and interview data, processing data, archiving data, and preparing codebooks. Assist in preparing Command Briefings, technical reports, and manuscripts for publication in professional journals. Design research studies to include reviewing and understanding applicable regulations and guidelines. The contractor shall organize and prioritize all activities associated with designing research studies. Maintain a safe work environment, ensuring that it complies with all safety and occupational health rules and regulations. Be required to attend all safety training sessions relative to carrying out the design of research studies, reporting all infractions of safety procedures to the facility Safety Officer. Department: Behavioral Biology

22. Training Specialist (KEY PERSONNEL): Designs and conducts military training programs. Monitors and reports the effectiveness of training during an initial period and for a defined period. May be involved in initial plan design and existing plan enhancements. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area and a minimum of 10 years of experience Developing and Conducting Military Training or in a related area such as Communications, Program Evaluation, or Consulting. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the Training field. Relies on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Works under immediate supervision. May provide consultation on complex projects and is considered to be the top level contributor/specialist. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Department: Research Transition Office

23. Research Scientist (Brain Trauma - Neuroscientist) (KEY PERSONNEL): Minimum qualifications, a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Psychology or other related scientific field. Minimum experience: a minimum of 3 years’ experience beyond Ph.D. Preclinical (i.e. animal) research experience in traumatic brain injury (TBI) is required. Physical capabilities: Ability to operate research equipment requiring manual dexterity. Ability to handle research animals. Work environment: Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 laboratory and animal BSL 1 laboratory. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Will also work in an office setting.

24. Research Technician III: Minimum qualifications, M.S. or equivalent years of research experience in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Psychology or other related scientific field.

Ability to operate research equipment requiring manual dexterity. Ability to handle research animals. Work environment: Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 laboratory and animal BSL 1 laboratory. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Will also work in an office setting.

25. Research Technician II: Minimum qualifications, B.S. in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Psychology or other related scientific field. Ability to operate research equipment requiring manual dexterity. Ability to handle research animals.

26. Technical Program Manager: Minimum qualifications, M.S. or equivalent years’ experience in executing research plans and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and DoD gap requirements. Ability to operate research equipment requiring manual dexterity. Ability to handle research animals. Work environment: Biosafety Level (BSL) 1 laboratory and animal BSL 1 laboratory. Must be able to wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Will also work in an office setting.