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 both R-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, 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 $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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.