Research Scientist III
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Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 107900 - 195050
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Are you looking for a career that will make an impact
Leidos Health & Services Sector currently has an opening for a Research Scientist III supporting the Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Division 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 (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.
Are you ready for unique and exciting work
The Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Division supports the research performed by Expeditionary and Trauma Medicine Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts and Biomedical Systems Engineering Departments.
Primary Responsibilities
Lead advanced scientific research design and oversee innovative research projects addressing various aspects of military medicine including but not limited to: stem cell biology pharmacology drug delivery systems and immunology with focus on developing translational solutions and high-impact scientific advances.
In collaboration with the Lead Principal Investigator create submit and maintain IACUC- approved animal research protocols.
In collaboration with the Lead Principal Investigator design competitive well-structured research proposals to secure funding to support ongoing and future research initiatives.
Produce impactful peer-reviewed publications by leading manuscript preparation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to disseminate research findings in top-tier journals.
Serve as a scientific resource and collaborator for cross-functional teams contributing expertise to join research efforts supporting junior scientists and fostering a collaborative research environment.
Provides supervision and oversight of junior scientist contract personnel on research projects; guides the development of protocol-driven research proposals animal use protocols Government-approved SOPs and technical final and peer-reviewed reports; manages and evaluates research data sets; develops presentation materials; and supports the presentation of findings at technical and professional meetings.
May perform surgical procedures on animal models for both survival and non-survival.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive keep reading for the keys to success!
Qualifications
PhD in bioengineering or related field plus seven (7) years relevant experience
Proficiency in advanced data analysis statistical modeling and experimental designs
Demonstrated success writing competitive research proposals drafting research protocols (IACUC biosafety and IRB) and writing for technical reports manuscripts and progress reports
Experience in military medical research laboratory (preferred)
Due to Federal contract requirements US 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
Current or ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards
Due to federal contract restrictions candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.
If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.
Original Posting:
January 12 2026For 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 $107900.00 - $195050.00The 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Machine Learning
- Python
- AI
- Bioinformatics
- C/C++
- R
- Biochemistry
- Research Experience
- Natural Language Processing
- Deep Learning
- Molecular Biology
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
