Research Scientist III

Description

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

Leidos Health & Services Sector currently has an opening for a Research Scientist III supporting the Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Division at the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio (NAMRU-SA) in San Antonio TX. NAMRU-SA serves as one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy and conducts gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations.

Are you ready for unique and exciting work?

The Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Division supports the research performed by Expeditionary and Trauma Medicine, Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts, and Biomedical Systems Engineering Departments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead advanced scientific research design and oversee innovative research projects addressing various aspects of military medicine, including, but not limited to: stem cell biology, pharmacology, drug delivery systems, and immunology, with focus on developing translational solutions and high-impact scientific advances.
• In collaboration with the Lead Principal Investigator, create, submit, and maintain IACUC- approved animal research protocols.
• In collaboration with the Lead Principal Investigator, design competitive, well-structured research proposals to secure funding to support ongoing and future research initiatives.
• Produce impactful peer-reviewed publications by leading manuscript preparation and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to disseminate research findings in top-tier journals.
• Serve as a scientific resource and collaborator for cross-functional teams, contributing expertise to join research efforts, supporting junior scientists, and fostering a collaborative research environment.
• Provides supervision and oversight of junior scientist contract personnel on research projects; guides the development of protocol-driven research proposals, animal use protocols, Government-approved SOPs, and technical, final, and peer-reviewed reports; manages and evaluates research data sets; develops presentation materials; and supports the presentation of findings at technical and professional meetings.
• May perform surgical procedures on animal models for both survival and non-survival.

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

Qualifications

• PhD in bioengineering or related field, plus seven (7) years' relevant experience
• Proficiency in advanced data analysis, statistical modeling and experimental designs
• Demonstrated success writing competitive research proposals, drafting research protocols (IACUC, biosafety, and IRB), and writing for technical reports, manuscripts, and progress reports
• Experience in military medical research laboratory (preferred)
• Due to Federal contract requirements, US citizenship is required
• The candidate will be required to acquire, at a minimum, a SECRET classification access level. Preference will be given to a candidate who already has this clearance level
• Current or ability to obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS); American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course; American Red Cross CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation); or equivalent. Web based classes do not meet these standards
• Due to federal contract restrictions, candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting:

January 12, 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 $107, $195,050.00

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 (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

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