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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