Research Associate I or II - Microbiology and Immunology (FT)
Full Time
Bethesda, MD 20889
Posted
Job description
Join the HJF Team!
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic, and government clients by administering, managing, and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike. Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
This position will be in support of to support Dr. Angela Melton-Celsa's laboratory at Uniformed Services University in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology located in Bethesda, Maryland.
HJF is seeking a Research Associate I or II to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Performs limited analysis and interpretation of results. The applicant should have experience in sterile technique, bacterial culture, and molecular biology. Previous experience in growing Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and/or Helicobacter preferred. Previous experience in invertebrate and/or rodent models of infection is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Level I:
- Plans, conducts, and completes investigations under supervision.
- Assists with the writing and editing of experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals.
- Performs routine data analysis and verifies and corrects data entry.
- Maintains records and documentation regarding assigned research.
- Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.
Level II:
All of the responsibilities of Research Associate I in addition to:
All of the responsibilities of Research Associate I in addition to:
- Trains junior laboratory staff in laboratory techniques and processes, as needed.
- Conducts research in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff.
- Performs complex laboratory tests, determinations, and analyses involving multiple procedures and a variety of technical approaches.
- Analyzes and prepares reagent and/or assay product documentation. Organizes and procures needed reagents, performs experiments, analyzes data, and documents results.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures.
- Ability to meet deadlines of projects.
- Good communication and analytical skills.
Qualifications:
Work Environment:
- This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience:
- Master’s Degree.
- Level I: Minimum of 0-2 years of experience required.
- Level II: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required.
- Experience in sterile technique, bacterial culture, and molecular biology.
- Previous experience in growing Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas, and/or Helicobacter preferred.
- Previous experience in invertebrate and/or rodent models of infection preferred.
All HJF employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination or an approved religious or medical accommodation will be required.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education, and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
About Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine:
HJF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, academic and government clients by administering, managing and supporting preeminent scientific programs that benefit members of the armed forces and civilians alike.Since its founding in 1983, HJF has served as a vital link between the military medical community and its federal and private partners. HJF's support and administrative capabilities allow military medical researchers and clinicians to maintain their scientific focus and accomplish their research goals.
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