Life Scientist I

Leidos • Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH

276d • $50,050 - $90,475

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Unleash your potential at Leidos, where 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! Are you a skilled Life Scientist looking for a new opportunity? Look no further than Leidos! We are seeking a Life Scientist I 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 be involved with 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 optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments. If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started! Your greatest work is ahead!

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree 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 expertise.
• 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.
• Due to US Government requirements, US Citizenship is necessary.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with military and civilian researchers to coordinate and conduct research in the areas of warfighter health and performance.
• Schedule and perform animal handling and data collection using appropriate animal use protocols.
• Schedule and perform tissue culture maintenance, and cell and biochemical assays.
• Assist the PI and other life scientists/study coordinators with paperwork for animal use research approval and ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Execute 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.
• Maintain critical research 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Health and Wellness programs.
• Income Protection.
• Paid Leave.
• Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree