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Leidos · 17 hours ago

Research Scientist III

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$108K/yr - $195K/yr

7+ years exp

Leidos is a leading research and development laboratory for the U.S. Navy, currently seeking a Research Scientist III to support the Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Division. The role involves leading advanced scientific research design and overseeing innovative research projects in military medicine, aimed at improving survival and operational readiness of Department of Defense personnel.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead advanced scientific research design and oversee innovative research projects addressing various aspects of military medicine, including, but not limited to: stem cell biology, pharmacology, drug delivery systems, and immunology, with focus on developing translational solutions and high-impact scientific advances

In collaboration with the Lead Principal Investigator, create, submit, and maintain IACUC- approved animal research protocols

In collaboration with the Lead Principal Investigator, design competitive, well-structured research proposals to secure funding to support ongoing and future research initiatives

Produce impactful peer-reviewed publications by leading manuscript preparation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to disseminate research findings in top-tier journals

Serve as a scientific resource and collaborator for cross-functional teams, contributing expertise to join research efforts, supporting junior scientists, and fostering a collaborative research environment

Provides supervision and oversight of junior scientist contract personnel on research projects; guides the development of protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, Government-approved SOPs, and technical, final, and peer-reviewed reports; manages and evaluates research data sets; develops presentation materials; and supports the presentation of findings at technical and professional meetings

May perform surgical procedures on animal models for both survival and non-survival

Qualification

PhD in bioengineeringAdvanced data analysisStatistical modelingResearch proposal writingMilitary medical researchIACUC protocolsBLS certificationCollaborative researchTechnical report writingPresentation skills

Required

PhD in bioengineering or related field, plus seven (7) years' relevant experience

Proficiency in advanced data analysis, statistical modeling and experimental designs

Demonstrated success writing competitive research proposals, drafting research protocols (IACUC, biosafety, and IRB), and writing for technical reports, manuscripts, and progress reports

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

Current or ability to obtain 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

Due to federal contract restrictions, candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance