Über diese Physiology Research Intern Stelle bei Leidos
The Leidos Performance and Readiness Division under the Health Sector currently has an opening for a Physiology and Nutrition Research Intern to work within the Naval Health Research Center’s Warfighter Performance Department Food Utilization and Energy Laboratory (FUEL) Research Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in field-based research setting on a military site, working on projects which aim to improve the health and performance of warfighters and military personnel.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support recruitment of active duty, wounded warrior, and civilian subjects for human subject’s research protocols; conduct pre-screening and meetings to obtain informed consent abiding by human-use approved principles
- Follow human-use Institutional Review Board protocols and procedures for government research studies
- Operate laboratory equipment; follow standard operating procedure documents for equipment; keep equipment secure
- Interact with and collect physiological, biological, cognitive, and health data from human subjects, abiding by human research protection regulations.
- Conduct experimental preparation, testing and data collection, and organization in field and laboratory settings
- Support data management and data analysis under the direction of research leads
- Regularly and effectively communicate with project leads and principal investigators
- Complete required compliance training on time
- Model Leidos Values always
Basic Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent - Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, biology, physiology, exercise science, psychology, or a related scientific field from an accredited college or university.
Proven ability to read, comprehend, and follow research protocols and instructions set forth by principal investigators and team leads.
An ability to work cooperatively in a team setting.
Ability to work non-regular hours (e.g., nights and weekends) as needed for data collection.
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with military service members.
Ability to perform human subjects’ data collection from an active-duty military population undergoing training and operations while not inhibiting or otherwise negatively impacting those training and operations procedures.
US Citizenship required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET government security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Pursuing a master’s degree is a plus.
Any school experience with dietetics internship or equivalent education and experience
Any school experience conducting research with a military population.
Active Interim or Secret clearance is a plus.
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Original Posting:
November 5, 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 $57,850.00 - $104,575.00The 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.
