DAYTON, OH Leidos

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Dayton OH US 45433

Description

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

We are seeking a Life Scientist III to perform biomedical research in the Environmental Health Effects Laboratory (EHEL) at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, OH investigating the impact of various substances on military personnel in Operational and Non-Operational environments.

The successful candidate will support inhalation and occupational exposure research studies and analyses to identify health effects before health and operational performance is compromised in the warfighter.

Research efforts will require the collection and analysis of data, computer programming, statistical analysis, and scientific reporting. Performance of routine and non-routine set-up and maintenance of critical devices, to include the preparation of devices for specific research protocols, operation of devices during testing and data collection, routine preventive maintenance of devices, and data collection and recording from research conducted on the devices is integral to this position.

This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to protect warfighter health and performance in the most trying environments.

Your greatest work is ahead!

The Mission
Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, Leidos’ Health Group draws on decades of success to deliver a range of solutions and services designed to meet the healthcare challenges 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 make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

The Challenge:

• Work in collaboration with military and civilian researchers to coordinate and conduct research in the areas of warfighter health and performance.

• Contribute to the writing of grant proposals to compete for research funding.

• Lead the execution of research projects by obtaining/developing necessary laboratory materials, developing research progress plans, developing documentation and coordinating approval of related animal use documents, and managing resources necessary to meet project goals.

• Schedule and perform animal handling and data collection using appropriate animal use protocols.

• Schedule and perform tissue culture maintenance, and cell and biochemical assays.

• Contribute to the preparation of presentations, publications, and other products for non-research technical and general audiences. (subject to Government initiation and final approval).

• Report findings, outcomes, and recommendations through formal meetings, presentations, briefings, and publications. (subject to Government initiation and final approval).

• Coordinate the activities of lower-level research contractor personnel as necessary and/or appropriate.

• Coordinate the implementation of sponsored and PI initiated research studies, including regulatory requirements, maintenance of files/study records and all activities associated with internal and external audits in coordination with the PI.

• Maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories.

• Modify and plan research experiments, procedures, tests, or survey instruments.

• Assist in research design and development of a study budget.

• Assist with preparation for presentations and written published articles.

• Monitor supply inventory and replenishment of stocks through established Command supply

• Execute the integration, fabrication, modification, and functional testing of complex research equipment.

What sets you apart:

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience or equivalent in appropriate field of research, including but not limited to toxicology, biology, environmental health, biochemistry, chemistry, microbiology, and biomedical sciences

• Strong attention to detail

• MS Office Suite

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to read and understand research protocols

• Experience in conducting research

• Must be familiar with animal research rules and regulations.

• Must possess experience in animal research and handling techniques.

• Must possess basic lab skills, including pipetting.

• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance, priority may be given to those who already have this clearance. Clearance not required to start.

• Due to US Government requirements, US Citizenship is necessary

Preference give to those who have:

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

• Experience in aseptic technique and tissue culture is highly desired.

• Experience in molecular biology techniques is a plus.

Are you ready to work on projects that can potentially change the world? Join us at Leidos, apply today!

Original Posting:

April 10, 2025

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 $67,600.00 – $122,200.00

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.

Leidos / Equal Opportunity Employer

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