2025-04-23
Leidos
Other
/yr
full-time
part-time
employee
contract
San Antonio
Texas
78205
United States
Description
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
Leidos Health Solutions currently has an opening for a Research Associate I or Research Associate II supporting the Expeditionary and Trauma Medicine Department at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio TX. NAMRU-SA serves as one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy and conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. Members of the Expeditionary and Trauma Medicine Department conduct research focused on the protection, resuscitation, and stabilization of combat casualties at front-line points of care in the combat theater. This includes primary and pre-clinical research for the development and optimization of drug products, advanced therapies for the treatment of hemorrhagic shock and identifying and mitigating stressors through the evaluation of products and agents.
Your greatest work is ahead!
The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, Leidos’ Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges of today. From the research bench to the patient bedside, we are a company of scientists, engineers, and technologists delivering a broad range of impactful, customizable, and scalable solutions to hospitals and health systems, biomedical organizations, and every U.S. federal agency focused on health. Leidos works with customers across the continuum of care to improve clinical, operational, and financial outcomes with innovative solutions that advance the next generation of care. Our mission is to contribute to creating a healthier world. To explore and learn more, click here!
Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!
The Challenge:
Research Associate I
Responsible for working in laboratory-based research, applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in the areas of trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation
Assists technical personnel associated with the projects and manage data
Assists in research design
Sets up, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols
Assists in the maintenance of a clean and operational laboratory space
Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research
Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures
Compiles and may analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques
Assists with writing and editing material for publication and presentation.
Reports on status of research activities.
Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products
Research Associate II
Responsible for working in laboratory-based research, applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in the areas of trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation
Assists with administrative tasks, including preparation and revision of Performance Work Statements (PWS), IACUC and IRB protocols, proposals, manuscripts, report and presentation editing and review
Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products
Coordinates the implementation of research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits
Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies related to research under contract.
Aids in market research for equipment and equipment maintenance services requirements related to research under contract
Ensures IACUC/IRB requirements are followed
Modifies and plans research experiment schedules, procedures, and tests
Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures, literature research, or through other means for research projects
Assists with the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space
Reports on status of research activities
Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products
Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook
Oversee and instruct contract personnel on technical procedures, equipment operation, and laboratory maintenance
Writes and edits material for publication and presentations
What Sets You Apart:
Research Associate I: Bachelor’s degree plus two (2) years’ full-time research experience in related field, or master’s degree with relevant experience
Research Associate II: Bachelor’s degree plus five (5) years’ full-time research experience in related field, or master’s degree plus two (2) years’ full-time research experience in related field
Experience working with and handling animals in a research setting
Certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards. If you do not have a current certification, you must obtain one within 3 months of hire.
The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required
You may also have:?
Experience with Graphpad or SAS (preferred)
Experience in military medical research laboratory (preferred)
Are you ready to work on projects that can potentially change the world? Join us at Leidos, apply today!
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
