Description

**The salary range on this job posting is the full salary band for this job level based on full time work at 40 hours per week and is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. This position is a non-exempt part-time position, expected to be 20 hours per week**

Leidos is currently seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support the Clinical Research Program within the Psychological Health and Readiness Department at the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC) in San Diego, CA. This position will support multiple research studies focused on the prevention and treatment of mental health concerns among service members.

This is a part-time position and is a hybrid work schedule: eligible to partially work remote with a requirement to work on-site at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, CA. Typically 1-2 times every week working at the customer site, day of the week may vary. The number of days on-site may vary depending on training and office needs.Telework schedule subject to change based on program and customer requirements. Work hours to coincide with the standard command business hours of 0700-1630.

The Research Assistant will complete a variety of tasks in support of the Clinical Research Program, and will work collaboratively with the research team, which includes Principal Investigators, clinical research psychologists, research scientists, data analysts, subject matter experts, and external collaborators. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to take initiative, manage time well, and work effectively both independently and in a team environment. The Research Assistant must also possess excellent interpersonal skills to successfully work within a collaborative research team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Conducting literature searches

• Summarizing findings of published studies

• Compiling reference lists

• Coordinating with hospital staff or military units to schedule meetings or data collection

• Preparing study materials

• Assisting with regulatory processes

• Assisting with study documentation

• Recruiting study participants

• Administering surveys

• Conducting interviews and focus groups

• Performing data entry and data management

• Reviewing and contributing to study and educational materials

• Reviewing and contributing to reports, manuscripts, and presentations

• Attending team meetings

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree (or within 1 semester of completing bachelor's degree) in relevant social science field (e.g., psychology, public health)

• Basic familiarity with military structures, ranks, and systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Experience in presenting and speaking to small groups

• Experience in conducting literature searches

• Excellent writing skills - writing sample(s) may be requested

• Ability to work cooperatively in a group setting

• This is a hybrid role with in person and telework responsibilities

• Due to contract restrictions, candidate must be a U.S. citizen and will be required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years of research experience with human subjects

• Experience or familiarity with the military medical system

• Prior military experience (particularly in the fields of corpsman, medic, psych tech, pharmacy tech or similar occupational specialty with exposure to medical and psychological duties and personnel)

• Research experience with service members or veterans

• Familiarity with research processes and procedures

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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.

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