Research Scientist I

Leidos; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Research Scientist I to support NAMRU-SA in San Antonio, TX. You will conduct protocol-driven research in military medicine, lead projects, and prepare reports and manuscripts alongside the Government PI.

Requirements include a PhD with experience, ELISA and flow cytometry skills, leadership ability, and US citizenship with potential SECRET clearance. This position emphasizes rigorous lab practices and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD with one year of research experience.
• Hands-on ELISA and flow cytometry experience.
• Lead cross-functional project teams with high lab standards.
• Experience with animal research and regulatory compliance.
• US citizenship required; ability to obtain SECRET clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develops protocol-driven research addressing military medicine topics.
• Writes research proposals, animal/human use protocols, reports, and manuscripts.
• Develops presentation materials and presents findings at meetings.
• Prepares subjects and equipment per approved protocols.
• Mentors junior staff and maintains lab records.

Skills

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Leadership

Animal research

US citizenship

SECRET clearance

Education

PhD

Job description

Description

Are you looking for a career that will make an impact?

Leidos has an immediate need for a Research Scientist I to support 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.

Are you ready for unique and exciting work?

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and conducts protocol-driven scientific research addressing various aspects of military medicine; may lead independent research projects from conception to completion
• Writes protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, human use protocols, technical reports, final reports, and peer-reviewed manuscripts in coordination with Government Principal Investigator (PI)
• Develops various presentation materials and presents findings at technical and professional meetings
• Prepares experimental subjects, sets up experimental equipment, and aids in training and development of experimental subjects for experimental procedures in accordance with approved animal or human use protocols
• Provides support in development of establishment of in vivo and in vitro model systems, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Assists in the maintenance of a clean and operational lab space as required
• Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products
• Maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook
• May perform surgical procedures on animal models for both survival and non-survival
• Mentors junior research associates and research technicians

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Qualifications

• PhD with a one (1) year research experience
• Strong experimental design, statistical analysis, and data interpretation skills, including hands-on experience with ELISA and flow cytometry (sample preparation through data analysis)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams, coordinate tasks, and maintain high laboratory-quality and compliance standards
• Experience in animal research conducted in alignment with all regulatory and institutional requirements
• Prior experience in a military medical laboratory preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain required life-support certifications (AHA BLS, Healthcare Provider Course, or American Red Cross CPR; web-based courses not accepted)
• Willingness to complete annual occupational health exams to maintain facility access clearance
• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
• The 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.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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