Life Scientist II

Description

Job Description:

Leidos is seeking a Life Scientist II to support human use research in the Naval Aeronautics Medical Research Laboratory at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, OH. The successful candidate will support environmental physiology research studies and analyses to identify health effects before health and operational performance is compromised in the warfighter. Research efforts will require participation in the development of research protocols, analysis of data, and scientific reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Schedule and assist with subject screening and data collection.

• Assist the PI with paperwork for human subjects and/or animal use research approval and ensure compliance with rules and regulations (subject to final Government review and approval).

• Work in collaboration with military and civilian researchers to design, conduct and implement research studies in the areas of warfighter health and performance. Including coordination of regulatory requirements, maintenance of files/study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits in coordination with the PI.

• Plan and modify research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments.

• Recommend research design and development of a study budget.

• Coordinating research data and perform statistical analyses. Including independent preparation of data and qualitative and quantitative data analyses, such as univariate and multivariate analyses of variance, regression analysis, and descriptive summaries.; Design and develop data management procedures

• Coordinate activities of research assistants.

• Collaborate with PIs and other contractor research personnel on technical reports, abstracts, journal articles, and conference presentations, assisting in preparation of presentations and written published articles.

• Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations through formal meetings, presentations, briefings.

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree plus 4 years of experience or MS plus 2 years of experience in appropriate field of research,

• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance

• US Citizen

• Experience in conducting research

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a military or medical research environment is highly desired

• Familiarity with physiology and engineering,

• Awareness of Test and Evaluation procedures.

• Experience in STEM field of research with extra focus on engineering, physiology, medically associated, and/or psychology.

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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