Research Scientist III
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Job Location:
Natick, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 87100 - 157450
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Research Scientist III
Location: Natick MA
The Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist to join our team in Natick MA supporting the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC-SC). This role offers an exceptional opportunity to apply your scientific expertise in support of the U.S. Armys mission to advance food protection innovative packaging and soldier sustainment technologies.
Primary Responsibilities:
Spectral Imaging & Contamination Detection
Collaborate with the Food Protection and Innovative Packaging team to identify potential contamination on diverse surfaces using spectral imaging technologies.
Conduct inoculation trials perform efficacy studies generate spectral images and interpret imaging data to validate pathogen reduction treatments.
Analyze spectral signatures to support contamination detection and quality assessment.
Food Quality & Degradation Studies
Support spectral imaging research on operational ration components fresh produce and other food items.
Correlate imaging results with indicators of product quality freshness and degradation.
Pathogen Reduction & Treatment Validation
Design and execute bacterial and viral reduction studies using sanitizers UVC and combinations of multiple treatment methods.
Perform pathogen propagation data collection/analysis and determine nextstep experimental directions based on results.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Microbiology or a related technical discipline and 4 years of relevant experience (Additional experience training or certifications may substitute for degree requirements.)
Ability to obtain and maintain a government Common Access Card (CAC)
Demonstrated experience with spectral or microscopy imaging and data analysis
Hands-on experience with bacterial and viral propagation enumeration and culturing
Proficiency with data analysis tools such as GraphPad SAS or equivalent
Experience generating analyzing and interpreting benchtop spectral imaging data
Prior work in a BSL2 laboratory including safe handling and disposal of pathogenic organisms
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks
Excellent analytical technical and problemsolving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters degree in Microbiology or a related technical field with 2 years of relevant experience
Experience working with military food systems or commodities
Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex scientific challenges
If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:
January 15 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 $87100.00 - $157450.00The 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.
