Research Technician III
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Leidos has an immediate need for a Research Technician III to support the Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts Department 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?
Please review the postings for bothR-00191105 Research Technician II and R-00191109 Research Technician III and apply to ONE position that best aligns with your qualifications and experience. Applications for both positions are reviewed by the same recruiter and hiring manager.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for supporting laboratory-based research applying the latest scientific knowledge towards the solution of a broad range of theoretical and practical problems in the areas of trauma, hemorrhage and resuscitation, immunomodulation, directed health effects, and craniofacial health and trauma
Follow SOPs to conduct standard cellular assays using cellular platforms
Manage cell/tissue culture lines
Compiles and uses software to analyze data; identifies technical discrepancies in results and suggests protocol adjustments
Develops and validates new experimental methods
Designs experimental set ups; sets up, operates, and calibrates laboratory equipment in accordance with research protocols
Troubleshoots and solves experimental issues such as hardware and/or methodology failures
Implements and maintains research files; maintains data and records securely, including the use of an assigned laboratory notebook
Leads effort to maintain a clean and operational lab space
Manage laboratory safety documentation and processes
Assists in ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies for research
Create and maintain supplies and sample inventory logs; perform laboratory inventory assessments
Reports on status of research activities
Routes administrative paperwork related to scientific products
May assist with writing and editing material for publication and presentation
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Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus five years’ related research experience, or master’s degree with equivalent experience
Demonstrated ability to independently calibrate and troubleshoot advanced instrumentation
Knowledgeable in biosafety regulations and compliance
Prior experience in a military medical laboratory is preferred
Ability to obtain and maintain required life-support certifications (AHA BLS, Healthcare Provider Course, or American Red Cross CPR; web-based courses not accepted)
Willingness to complete annual occupational health exams to maintain facility access clearance
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.
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Original Posting:
September 1, 2026For 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00The 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.