Research Assistant - Epidemiology

Leidos Holdings Inc.-posted about 1 month ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Onsite • Groton, CT

11-50 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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Are you passionate about research studies and analyses? Leidos Health and Civil is seeking a Research Associate in Epidemiology to join our team onboard the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory (NSMRL) in Groton, CT to work with the Undersea Health Epidemiology Research Program (UHERP). UHERP focuses on the improvement of military readiness by examining and characterizing the health effects of the submarine and diving environments. NSMRL conducts research and investigates the effects of medical, psychological, and performance issues associated with the health and performance of naval personnel in operational and non-operational settings. As a Research Associate, you will assist in conducting data collections, organizing data for analysis and development efforts, and provide administrative support. If you're ready to take on this exciting and rewarding challenge, apply now and let's get started! Your greatest work is ahead! The Mission Recognized as a Top 10 Health IT provider, the 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 join a team dedicated to a mission? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

Interact with and support members of the Undersea Health Epidemiology Research Program (UHERP) in the Warfighter Health and Protection (WHP) Department at the Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory in Groton, CT.
Provide support in all aspects of epidemiological research studies including planning, design, data collection, data analysis, publications, presentations, and administrative functions.
Attend project planning meetings and record notes and minutes.
Conduct data entry, assist with database and electronic file management, and track data pulls.
Prepare data for analysis through established data cleansing and aggregation methods.
Use statistical software to assist with data analysis, generate descriptive and inferential statistics, and present results using visualizations, summaries, and tables.
Aid in developing project timelines, tracking milestones, and ensuring deadlines are met.
Provide technical writing support for grant proposals, reports, presentations, posters, publications, and related products using Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
Coordinate research activities, including creating and maintaining procedural documents and agreements (e.g., MOU/MOA, IRB protocol, SOP); track compliance.
Conduct literature searches, summarize findings, prepare bibliographies, and help with research protocols, publications, and briefing packages.
Prepare and submit travel and purchase requests with supporting documentation.
Assist with coordinating team activities and schedules.
Provide outreach, recruitment, and communication to potential and voluntary research participants including designing and implementing outreach/recruitment materials, assessing study eligibility, and scheduling study visits.
Assist with documentation of all work activities (e.g., lab notebooks, SOPs, data collection forms, technical reports, manuscripts, protocols, presentations, posters, documentation binders).
Complete required trainings (e.g., HIPAA, Privacy Act, CITI, etc.).
Perform various other tasks assigned toward project completion.
Travel may be required for meetings, conferences, or off-site data collection.
Due to the nature of the support being requested contract personnel may be required to sign Data sharing (DSA) or Data User (DUA) agreements or Non-disclosure agreements (NDA) for data sources.

Candidates must have completed at least a Bachelor's degree in Public Health or Epidemiology with relevant experience or coursework
Ability to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level, but current clearance is not required.
Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required.
Maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
Work is to be primarily performed on a government installation. The normal work week is Monday through Friday 0800 to 1630.
Some offsite travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts, presentations, etc.

Experience in a human subject research setting.
Experience working with the US federal government.
The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
The ability to work within a collaborative team environment, with demonstrated personal drive and initiative to achieve goals.
Interpersonal communication skills are required to interface will all affected teams, personnel, and vendors.
An organized and detail-oriented self-starter with a strong work ethic.
Ability to work self-sufficiently given direction and resources.
Ability to think critically, solve problems independently and exercise judgement and common sense.
Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to effectively work with minimum supervision.

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