Human Subject Research Assistant I - Entry Level

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Description

Are you looking for a career that will make an impact?

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.

Are you ready for unique and exciting work? ?

As our successful candidate you would be specifically focused on Vestibular Science, Human Factors, and Physiology. This research supports the performance, resilience, and wellness of service members to optimize warfighter performance in the most trying environments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct research, serving as Research Assistant I, collecting data and following research protocols. With guidance and training, may make independent decisions on subject, research assistant, and intern safety. With guidance and training, may determine if/when it is appropriate to begin data collection, daily. With guidance and training, may determine who can participate in studies based our subject criteria. Perform and/or assist with recruiting for studies.
• Assist with research process across the project's lifecycle, including but not limited to conducting literature searches and preparing bibliographies, performing pilot testing, preparing research protocols, developing experimental procedures, screening, and scheduling of study participants.
• Assist with scheduling, subject screening, data collection, data management, and data analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of research protocols.
• Provide planning and research support to various research projects.
• Assist with development of presentations and publications including literature searches and preparing bibliographies.
• Assist in the development of standard operating procedures for laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Clean and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and laboratories.
• Monitor supply inventory and replenish stocks through established Command supply procedures.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation, equipment, and spaces.
• Prepare and operate research devices for collection of physiological devices such as the EyeSeeCam, MOOG, VerTec Vision Advantage, and BioPac

If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading for the keys to success!

Basic Qualifications

• BA/BS with 1+ years of relevant experience. Degrees in biology/physiology umbrella preferred (Biology, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, and Physiology). May Consider other STEM degrees which provide a good foundation for research, such as Human Factors, Psychology, or Mathematics.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
• US Citizen
• Experience in human subject research and data collection for human research studies involving a variety of tests such as cognitive, physiological, neurological, and human performance assessments
• Strong organization skills, strong attention to detail and ability to follow all safety requirements and regulations is essential.
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, and field environments. Must be willing and able to work limited nontraditional hours such as evening, nights, and some weekends during periods of data collection.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a military or medical research environment is highly desired.
• Experience in data collection involving physiological measures.
• Experience in scientific and technical writing.
• Awareness of Test and Evaluation procedures.
• Experience in STEM field of research with extra focus on engineering, physiology, medically associated, and/or psychology.
• Certificate in CITI training
• Coursework in Machine Learning and coding is a plus.

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Original Posting

January 27, 2026

For 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 $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit .

Pay And Benefits

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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