Research Technician III

About the role

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 personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in 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
• Compile and use software to analyze data; identify technical discrepancies in results and suggest protocol adjustments
• Develop and validate new experimental methods
• Design experimental setups; set up, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols
• Troubleshoot and solve experimental issues such as hardware and/or methodology failures
• Implement and maintain research files; maintain data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook
• Lead effort to maintain a clean and operational lab space
• Manage laboratory safety documentation and processes
• Assist in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research
• Create and maintain supplies and sample inventory logs; perform laboratory inventory assessments
• Report on status of research activities
• Route administrative paperwork related to scientific products
• Assist with writing and editing material for publication and presentation

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, U.S. 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

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 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.