Research Assistant

Job Description

Description

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

We're seeking a Research Assistant to join the Birth and Infant Health Research (BIHR) program team. This is a government contractor position that is in support the Deployment Health Research Department at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego, CA.

The BIHR program aims to examine reproductive health outcomes among military families and explore possible relationships between military service and reproductive health. The databases used by the BIHR program include large administrative and medical encounter / claims data that capture information on pregnancies and live births among military families.

Are you ready for unique and exciting work?

The Research Assistant will work closely and collaboratively with Principal Investigators, epidemiologists, analysts, and study coordinators to support efforts across the full research project lifecycle. Specific research tasks will vary depending on the assigned project and its current phase.

We are actively seeking applicants who can work a minimum of 30 hours a week.  We offer a flexible schedule, and employees can work anytime between the hours of 7 : 00am-5 : 30pm.

This is currently a hybrid position and employees are expected to come on-site to the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego a minimum of 2 days a week.  This requirement is subject to change in the future based on project needs and contract requirements.

Responsibilities may include :

Research Support & Literature Review

Conduct comprehensive literature searches and synthesize findings from published studies

Assist in reviewing and editing study materials, reports, manuscripts, and presentations

Verify and format references according to specified style guidelines (e.g., APA, AMA, Vancouver)

Maintain citation libraries (EndNote / Zotero) on topics related to reproductive and infant health

Data Management & Analysis

Systematic review and abstraction of patient information from electronic medical records, including development of standardized data abstraction forms

Perform accurate data entry, validation, and tracking in computer databases

Generate tables, graphs, and data visualizations for inclusion in reports and presentations

Conduct basic statistical analyses using software packages such as Excel, SAS, or R

Help prepare data dictionaries and codebooks

Study Coordination & Participant Interaction

Coordinate subject recruitment activities and assist with data collection efforts

Administer informed consent processes, questionnaires, surveys, and interviews with research participants

Ensure strict adherence to research protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards

Coordinate meetings and communications with internal team members and external stakeholders

Professional Development & Administrative Duties

Participate in ongoing training related to research compliance

Complete administrative requirements including goal setting, weekly project updates, time reporting, and mandatory training modules

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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum of 1 years of professional work experience

Reliable transportation and access to telephone and internet technology

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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with the military community

Experience working in human subjects research

Familiarity with reproductive and infant health issues

Familiarity with diagnostic and procedure coding systems (e.g., ICD, CPT)

Why Join Us : At Leidos, we foster a collaborative and innovative environment dedicated to making a difference. Join a team committed to advancing health research that positively impacts the lives of military personnel.

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting : November 14, 2025

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 $46,800.00 - $84,600.00

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 www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.