Auditory and Hearing Research Assistant

Description

Leidos is seeking a Research Assistant in Audiology to join our team onboard Naval Submarine Research Laboratory (NSMRL) at New London in Groton, CT. As a Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in conducting research studies and investigations into the effects of medical, psychological, and performance issues associated with the health and performance of Naval personnel in operational and non‑operational settings.

The Research Assistant will be responsible for assisting in research studies and analyses in support of NSMRL’s hearing conservation program.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

• Interact with and assist Principal Investigator (PI) at the NSMRL in all aspects of human and non‑human subject experimental planning, data collection, and data analysis.
• Plan scientific protocol development and prepare, set up, and test experimental equipment.
• Develop scientific protocols for executing required human research.
• Assist with audiology research using experimentation apparatuses to investigate hearing protection devices and communication systems.
• Execute setup, testing, and troubleshooting of experimental equipment.
• Execute all aspects of research subject recruiting and coordinate with subjects and other research personnel to ensure successful protocol execution.
• Communicate with audiologists and hearing conservation researchers outside NSMRL to maintain awareness of technology developments, field progress, and explore collaboration opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports, presentations, and other documents as directed.
• Adhere to and implement scientific review board and institutional board review procedures.
• Assist in the development and tracking of program budget and coordinate with acquisition personnel to ensure contracts are executed in a timely manner; prepare travel and purchase requests with necessary support documentation.
• Provide other research‑related support as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to hearing science (acoustics or hearing‑science related coursework).
• Documented evidence of research methods experience (Bachelor’s thesis or coursework in research methods).
• Demonstrated ability to interact and effectively communicate both written and orally with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated ability to apply research knowledge to the missions of the NSMRL Command and the Navy.
• Desire to pursue a career in life sciences supporting military health sciences.
• Ability to acquire a SECRET classification access level; preference given to candidates who already have this clearance level, though it is not required.
• US citizenship required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Work primarily performed on a government installation; normal work week Monday through Friday 08:00 to 16:30.
• Some off‑site travel (~10%) may be required for data collection efforts, presentations, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with HIPAA, PHI/PII compliance.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, and working knowledge of statistical software.
• Foundational and theoretical understanding of general scientific principles.
• Experience in a human‑subject research setting and experience in the U.S. federal government system.
• ASHA certification desired.

Pay Range $40,300.00 – $72,850.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered include job responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data, and applicable agreements.

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.