Research Technician III

Leidos; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Research Technician III to support NAMRU-SA in San Antonio, TX. The role focuses on lab-based research across trauma, resuscitation, immunomodulation, and craniofacial health, executing cellular assays and managing culture lines.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree with five years of related experience, or a Master’s with equivalent experience, and must be able to obtain US citizenship and SECRET clearance per federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years’ related research experience, or master’s degree with equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently calibrate and troubleshoot advanced instrumentation.
• Knowledgeable in biosafety regulations and compliance.
• Prior experience in a military medical laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory-based research applying scientific knowledge to trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, and craniofacial health research.
• Follow SOPs to conduct cellular assays and manage cell/tissue culture lines.
• Compile and analyze data; identify discrepancies and suggest protocol adjustments.
• Develop and validate new experimental methods and design experimental setups.

Skills

Cell culture

Data analysis

Laboratory safety

Biosafety regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Description

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

Leidos has an immediate need for a Research Technician III to support the Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts 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

• Responsible for supporting laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in the areas of trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma
• Follow SOPs to conduct standard cellular assays using cellular platforms
• Manage cell/tissue culture lines
• Compiles and uses software to analyze data; identifies technical discrepancies in results and suggests protocol adjustments
• Develops and validates new experimental methods
• Designs experimental set ups; sets up, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols
• Troubleshoots and solves experimental issues such as hardware and/or methodology failures
• Implements and maintains research files; maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook
• Leads effort to maintain a clean and operational lab space
• Manage laboratory safety documentation and processes
• Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research
• Create and maintain supplies and sample inventory logs; perform laboratory inventory assessments
• Reports on status of research activities
• Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products
• May assist with writing and editing material for publication and presentation

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading for the keys to success!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years’ related research experience, or master’s degree with equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to independently calibrate and troubleshoot advanced instrumentation
• Knowledgeable in biosafety regulations and compliance
• Prior experience in a military medical laboratory is 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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Original Posting:

September 1, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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 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.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.