Research Assistant
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Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 46800 - 84600
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking for a career that will make an impact
Were seeking a Research Assistant to join the Birth and Infant Health Research (BIHR) program team. This is a government contractor position that is in support the Deployment Health Research Department at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego CA.
The BIHR program aims to examine reproductive health outcomes among military families and explore possible relationships between military service and reproductive health. The databases used by the BIHR program include large administrative and medical encounter/claims data that capture information on pregnancies and live births among military families.
Are you ready for unique and exciting work
The Research Assistant will work closely and collaboratively with Principal Investigators epidemiologists analysts and study coordinators to support efforts across the full research project lifecycle. Specific research tasks will vary depending on the assigned project and its current phase.
We are actively seeking applicants who can work a minimum of 30 hours a week. We offer a flexible schedule and employees can work anytime between the hours of 7:00am-5:30pm.
This is currently a hybrid position and employees are expected to come on-site to the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego a minimum of 2 days a week. This requirement is subject to change in the future based on project needs and contract requirements.
Responsibilities may include:
Research Support & Literature Review
Conduct comprehensive literature searches and synthesize findings from published studies
Assist in reviewing and editing study materials reports manuscripts and presentations
Verify and format references according to specified style guidelines (e.g. APA AMA Vancouver)
Maintain citation libraries (EndNote/Zotero) on topics related to reproductive and infant health
Data Management & Analysis
Systematic review and abstraction of patient information from electronic medical records including development of standardized data abstraction forms
Perform accurate data entry validation and tracking in computer databases
Generate tables graphs and data visualizations for inclusion in reports and presentations
Conduct basic statistical analyses using software packages such as Excel SAS or R
Help prepare data dictionaries and codebooks
Study Coordination & Participant Interaction
Coordinate subject recruitment activities and assist with data collection efforts
Administer informed consent processes questionnaires surveys and interviews with research participants
Ensure strict adherence to research protocols regulatory requirements and ethical standards
Coordinate meetings and communications with internal team members and external stakeholders
Professional Development & Administrative Duties
Participate in ongoing training related to research compliance
Complete administrative requirements including goal setting weekly project updates time reporting and mandatory training modules
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive keep reading for the keys to success!
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Minimum of 1 years of professional work experience
Reliable transportation and access to telephone and internet technology
Due to federal contract restrictions candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the military community
Experience working in human subjects research
Familiarity with reproductive and infant health issues
Familiarity with diagnostic and procedure coding systems (e.g. ICD CPT)
Why Join Us: At Leidos we foster a collaborative and innovative environment dedicated to making a difference. Join a team committed to advancing health research that positively impacts the lives of military personnel.
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Original Posting:
November 14 2025For 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 $46800.00 - $84600.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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