Research Assistant I

Description

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Are you a skilled researcher looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than Leidos! We are seeking a Research Assistant to support intramural human use research at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, OH (NAMRU D). As our successful candidate you would be r specifically focused on Vestibular Science, Human Factors, and Physiology. This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to optimize warfighter performance in the most trying environments.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our nation's warfighters - apply today!

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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 obstacles 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 join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, send your resume to us today!

Your Main Objective:

• Assist with research process across the project's lifecycle, including but not limited to reviewing literature, performing pilot testing, preparing research protocols, developing experimental procedures, screening and scheduling participants, and collecting, managing, and analyzing data

• Provide planning and research assistance to various research projects

• Developing standard operating procedures for laboratory instrumentation and equipment

• Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories

• Assist with development of presentations and publications including literature searches and preparing bibliographies.

• Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures

• Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and spaces

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 1 years of relevant work history. Degrees in the biology/physiology umbrella preferred (Biology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Biomechanical Engineering, Biomechanics, and Physiology) or Physics. May Consider other STEM degrees which provide a good foundation for research, such as Human Factors, Psychology, or Mathematics.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance

• Due to federal contract needs, must be a US Citizen

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Familiarity with physiology and engineering,

• Experience in data collection involving physiological measures

• Experience in visual psychophysics and psychophysical testing

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We inspire our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you - apply today!

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 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.