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Leidos Research Associate I in San Antonio, Texas
Description
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Unleash your potential at Leidos, where 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.
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Are you ready for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country? Leidos Health Solutions is currently looking for a Research Assistant I to work with 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.
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The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the 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 (https://www.leidos.com/markets/intelligence) !
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Main Objective:
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
Recommends changes to protocols and standard operating procedures
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, structures interviews; 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
What Set You Apart:
Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or a similar field from an accredited US or equivalent international university, along with at least one year of experience in a research-based position in a laboratory environment or equivalent
Experience working with animals in a research setting
Strong ability to multi-task
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 will need to get one within 3 months of start date.
Possess or be able 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:
- Worked in a military medical research laboratory
Original Posting Date:
2024-08-14
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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $44,850.00 - $81,075.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
REQNUMBER: R-00141732
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.