Research Associate I

Description

Job Description:

The Defense Health Operation of Leidos is currently looking for a Research Associate I to support biomedical research at the Naval Medical Research Unit, San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio, TX.  NAMRU-SA conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists technical personnel associated with the projects and manage data

• Assists in research design

• Sets up, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment and apparatus in accordance with protocols for research under contract.

• Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research under contract

• Researches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures; library research; or through other means for research projects

• Compiles and may analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques

• Writes and edits material for publication and presentation

• Reports on status of research activities

• Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US university, or international university of equivalent standard, in biology, microbiology or a related field

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a military medical research laboratory is a plus

• Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards

• Experience in microbiology

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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