Pre-Clinical Research Associate II

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Complete complex assignments independently and report to supervisor or scientist.
• Independently evaluate the suitability and quality control of research assays.
• Independently develop new assays or production methods and validate the reliability of the methodology.
• May supervise a staff of technical personnel.
• May initiate a research project by setting up a laboratory.
• Maintain essential laboratory supplies and equipment.
• Data triage and quality control evaluations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by a responsible authority.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or four (4) years relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience.
• Expertise in tissue engineering or biomedical engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience performing basic laboratory techniques germane to tissue engineering or biomedical engineering.
• Experience executing laboratory protocols, collecting and documenting experimental data, and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
• Experience operating standard biomedical laboratory equipment and performing routine quality control procedures.
• Experience analyzing and reporting experimental results.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Developing proficiency in one or more of the following areas: organoid engineering, tissue engineering, biomaterials manufacturing, extracellular matrix processing, bioreactor design and engineering, development of cell-based and/or molecular assays, biomedical optics, bioprinting/biophotonics, and prevascularization approaches.
• Competency in at least one additional area from the list above.
• Developing proficiency or competency in a total of at least three areas from the list above.

JOB HAZARDS

This position is subject to working with or having the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, 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.

Pay And Benefits

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline 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, and alignment with market data. The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions.