Research Technician I

Description

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Are you passionate about research? Leidos is seeking a Leidos is seeking a Research Technician to work with the Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts (CIBA) department 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.

The Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts Department conducts research on stem cell and immune based therapeutics intended to improve warfighter outcomes and survival. Stem cell therapeutics focuses on the comparison and assessment of stem cells from different tissue sources, the assessment of protein secretomes or exosomes for preventing and reducing injury from trauma/hemorrhagic shock, and the targeted treatment of severe tissue defects in order to promote tissue repair. Immune based therapeutics explores immunomodulation to prevent and reduce tissue and organ damage resulting from trauma and hemorrhagic shock. 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!

The Challenge:

• Assist laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge in hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation and stem cell therapy

• Implement and maintain research files

• Assist preparation for presentations and written published articles

• Perform daily laboratory experiments such as cell culture, ELISA, Western blot and PCR

• Help the Government in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies related to research under contract

• Perform daily data analysis and report such to PI and other research staff

• Provide additional functionality incidental to research activities

• Set up, operate, and calibrate laboratory equipment

• Compile and may analyze data using scientific or statistical techniques

• Report on status of research activities

• Aid in conducting daily and weekly inspections or areas of contractor responsibility to ensure compliance with standards

• Assist with in vivo research that may involve small and large animal species

What Sets You Apart:

• Associate's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor's degree (Degree should be in a biological, healthcare, or a life science.)

• 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.

• Ability to obtain certification in 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.

• Willingness to work in San Antonio, Texas.

You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant work

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We'd like to learn more about you, apply today!

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.

The 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.