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Description Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?Unleash your potential at Leidos, where we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer's success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive, keep reading!Are you ready for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who serve our country? Leidos Health Solutions is currently looking for a Research Associate with molecular biology experience to support the Directed Energy (DE) department at the Naval Medical Research Unit, San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio, TX.  NAMRU-SA conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operation.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 fulfilling career, share your resume with us today!Main Objective:Plans work with power and frequency meters, oscillators, directional couplers, radiofrequency (RF) power density monitors, RF transmission lines, primary power distribution hardware, and RF transmitters in accordance with safety requirementsExecutes complex laboratory tests of systems and independently executes a redesign and modification of in-service systems to meet experimental requirements.  This requires electronics knowledge in several areas including circuit design, power handling capabi1ity, and microwave theory and techniquesMeasures energy absorbed by animals and animal models from nonionizing radiation fields.  This requires knowledge of specific absorption rate measurement including whole body and partial-body calorimetryDevelops and updates day-to-day calibration and maintenance of microwave emitter systemsDetermines requirements from approved animal experimental protocol and schedules exposures of appropriate RF field power density, pulse duration, and pulse repetition rateDesigns and produces experimental methods and unique complex laboratory equipment and systems in the absence of formal guidelines to collect data for a wide variety of laboratory experiments.  Such experiments often deal with artificial human or animal models (phantoms) or live subjectsAssists technical personnel associated with research projects and manages dataAssists in research design and development of standard operating procedures according to laboratory safety requirements.Calibrates, sets up, and operates laboratory equipment and apparatuses in accordance with protocolsAssists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research under contractResearches and collects data through complex laboratory/scientific experiments, techniques, and procedures; library research, structured interviews; or through other means for research projectsCompiles and may analyze data using scientific or statistical techniquesWrites and edits material for publication and presentation.Reports on status of research activitiesRoutes administrative paperwork related to scientific products.Prepares and aids in training of experimental subjects for experimental procedures in accordance with approved animal or human use protocolsResolves design problems and special requirements for equipment compatibility with nonionizing radiation environmentsPlans the timing and availability sequence of major directed energy systems that are consistent with project milestonesWhat Set You Apart:Bachelor's degree with three years of experience, or Master's degree or equivalent. Degree should be in a related fieldExperience supporting research team in a laboratory environmentExperience with military electronic equipmentKnowledge of animal anatomy and physiologyComfortable working with and handling animalsAbility to make and record detailed observations and troubleshoot technical proceduresMust be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include occasional evening or weekend shiftsExperience as an electronics/biomedical technician is a plusPossess or be able to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level.  Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance levelDue to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is requiredOriginal Posting Date:2024-02-29While 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 $53,950.00 - $97,525.00The 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.