Human Subject Research Assistant – Entry Level

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 stressors common in aerospace environments, including hypoxia, breathing resistance, motion sickness, spatial disorientation, thermal stress, and others.

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 on 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 data using devices such as Eye See Cam , MOOG, Ver Tec Vision Advantage, and Bio Pac.

• BA/BS with 1+ years of relevant experience. Degrees in biology/physiology preferred (Biology, Exercise Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, and Physiology). Other STEM degrees such as Human Factors, Psychology, or Mathematics may be considered.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance
• US Citizen
• Experience in human subject research and data collection for human research studies involving cognitive, physiological, neurological, and human performance assessments
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow all safety requirements and regulations
• Ability to work in office, laboratory, and field environments. Willing to work limited nontraditional hours such as evenings, nights, and some weekends during data collection periods.

• 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 fields with focus on engineering, physiology, medically related fields, and/or psychology.
• Certificate in CITI training
• Coursework in Machine Learning and coding is a plus.

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January 27, 2026

Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The 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 responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as…