Leidos · 4 hours ago
Human Subject Research Assistant I – Entry Level
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$40K/yr - $73K/yr
1+ years expLeidos is seeking a Research Assistant I to support intramural human use research at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, OH, focused on human performance under various stressors in aerospace environments. The role involves conducting research, assisting with data collection and analysis, and supporting various research projects to optimize the performance and wellness of service members.
ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct research, serving as Research Assistant I, collecting data and following research protocols. With guidance and training, may make independent decisions on subject, research assistant, and intern safety. With guidance and training, may determine if/when it is appropriate to begin data collection, daily. With guidance and training, may determine who can participate in studies based our subject criteria. Perform and/or assist with recruiting for studies
Assist with research process across the project's lifecycle, including but not limited to conducting literature searches and preparing bibliographies, performing pilot testing, preparing research protocols, developing experimental procedures, screening, and scheduling of study participants
Assist with scheduling, subject screening, data collection, data management, and data analysis
Assist in the preparation of research protocols
Provide planning and research support to various research projects
Assist with development of presentations and publications including literature searches and preparing bibliographies
Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories
Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures
Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and spaces
Prepare and operate research devices for collection of physiological devices such as the EyeSeeCam, MOOG, VerTec Vision Advantage, and BioPac
Qualification
Required
BA/BS with 1+ years of relevant experience. Degrees in biology/physiology umbrella preferred (Biology, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, and Physiology). May Consider other STEM degrees which provide a good foundation for research, such as Human Factors, Psychology, or Mathematics
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
US Citizen
Experience in human subject research and data collection for human research studies involving a variety of tests such as cognitive, physiological, neurological, and human performance assessments
Strong organization skills, strong attention to detail and ability to follow all safety requirements and regulations is essential
Ability to work in office, laboratory, and field environments. Must be willing and able to work limited nontraditional hours such as evening, nights, and some weekends during periods of data collection
Preferred
Experience in a military or medical research environment is highly desired
Experience in data collection involving physiological measures
Experience in scientific and technical writing
Awareness of Test and Evaluation procedures
Experience in STEM field of research with extra focus on engineering, physiology, medically associated, and/or psychology
Certificate in CITI training
Coursework in Machine Learning and coding is a plus
Company
Leidos
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-02-20Post Ipo Debt
2013-09-17IPO
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James Carlini
Chief Technology Officer
Theodore Tanner
Chief Technology Officer
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