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Research Assistant I
Description
Job Description:
Job Description
Leidos is seeking a Research Assistant I to support intramural human use research at the Naval Medical Research Unit Dayton, OH, specifically focused on projects that investigate human performance under a number of stressors that are common in aerospace environments. These stressors may include hypoxia, breathing resistance, motion sickness, spatial disorientation, thermal stress, and others. This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to optimizing warfighter performance in the most trying environments.
Primary Responsibilities
Assist with research process across the project's lifecycle, including but not limited to reviewing literature, performing pilot testing, preparing research protocols, developing experimental procedures, screening and scheduling participants, and collecting, managing, and analyzing data
Provide planning and research support to various research projects
Developing standard operating procedures for laboratory instrumentation and equipment
Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories
Assist with development of presentations and publications including literature searches and preparing bibliographies
Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures
Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and spaces
Prepare and operate cognitive neuroscience devices for data collection including EEG and fNIRS.
Basic Qualifications
BA/BS with 1+ years of relevant experience with a degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
At least one year of previous research experience
Knowledge of basic research concepts, such as experimental design, human subjects protection, and data organization
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a military or medical research environment is highly desired
Experience with EEG
Certificate in CITI training
Experience in data collection for human research studies involving a variety of tests such as cognitive, physiological, neurological, and human performance assessments
Ability to work limited non-traditional hours such as evening, nights, and some weekends during periods of data collection
Pay Range:
Pay Range $36,400.00 - $56,000.00 - $75,600.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.