Research Associate

Description Leidos is currently seeking a part-time Research Associate who will provide support to Principal Investigators in the Health and Behavioral Sciences Program at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, CA. The Research Assistant will work collaboratively with the full research team, including Principal Investigators, research scientists, data analysts, research study coordinators, research assistants, and subject matter experts. The Research Associate will assist with all aspects of a funded research project designed to assess sources of stress and mental and behavioral health outcomes in shipboard environments. The successful candidate will be organized, able to take initiative, and work well both independently and as part of a research team. In addition, they will have demonstrated excellent communication skills needed to successfully interact with a variety of people, including high-level military personnel. This part-time position will have variable hours (minimum 12 hours per week and maximum 29 hours per week). Position Responsibilities

Assist with the management of operations workflow by developing schedules, gathering resources, implementing productivity standards, maintaining reference manuals, and implementing new procedures

Prepare project documentation materials, such as Institutional Review Board protocols, data sharing agreements, and survey approval forms

Assist in refinement of study measures, such as questionnaire items and interview questions

Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Administer questionnaires and conduct interviews

Assist in editing study materials, reports, and manuscripts

Conduct literature searches and summarize findings of published studies

Maintain study documentation, such as study progress documents, equipment storage logs, one-pagers, and brief documentation

Perform data entry and data validation

Review, prepare, and contribute to project materials, reports, and manuscripts

Participate collaboratively in team meetings

Generate tables, graphs, and other simple data visualizations for inclusion in disseminated products

Participate in ongoing trainings related to the proper conduct of research

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health or related discipline

A minimum of 1 year of professional experience

Demonstrated knowledge of military culture and military operational environments

Strong communication skills and demonstrated experience interacting effectively with diverse groups, including military populations

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Due to federal contract restrictions, candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Pay Range:Pay Range $53,300.00 - $82,000.00 - $110,700.00The 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. REQNUMBER: R-00112676All 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.