Research Associate I

$53,950 - $97,525/Yr

Leidos - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Associate I position at Leidos involves supporting research projects within the Naval Health Research Center's Warfighter Performance Department. The role focuses on studying the effects of sleep, fatigue, and exercise physiology on military performance in both laboratory and field environments. The successful candidate will contribute to advancing research aimed at improving human performance and well-being, particularly in military contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing laboratory and field-based research.
• Assist with collecting data during overnight sleep studies or attending military training exercises in operational environments.
• Assist with enrolling participants into research studies, including screening for eligibility and obtaining informed consent.
• Collect research data by following established study procedures for multiple research projects and/or overlapping efforts.
• Review and analyze data from research studies using Microsoft Excel, SPSS, or similar software.
• Contribute to writing reports and developing conclusions based on data collected.
• Attend lab meetings and communicate with peers regarding research processes and analyses.
• Contribute to scientific literature and conferences by performing literature reviews, writing abstracts, and giving presentations.
• Solve simple or routine technical problems by following established procedures and policies.
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment such as eye-tracking and polysomnography systems.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required for the customer research mission.
• Effectively respond to urgent inquiries and requests.
• Work overnights, on weekends, and holidays as needed for research project execution.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required for project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human factors, physiology, psychology, neuroscience, exercise science, bioengineering, or a related scientific field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of prior research experience with a strong background in human subjects research methodology.
• Previous experience with laboratory equipment used for data collection in sleep, cognitive performance, or physiology.
• Strong background in data processing using software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Matlab, Labview, SPSS, or R.
• Ability to interact positively and professionally within a research environment.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
• Ability to work non-regular hours and travel as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI/PII, and IRB protocol compliance.
• Research experience with military personnel including shipboard environments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Professional development opportunities