Research Associate II

Overview

Join the HJF Team!

This position will be in support of Diagnostics and Surveillance Department, within the Directorate of DoD Infectious Diseases, located at the Naval Medical Research Center in Silver Spring, MD.

HJF is seeking a Research Associate II to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. May exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. May provide limited guidance to lower-level Research Associates.

Our research activities include the study of the immune response to infectious diseases, as well as the development and evaluation of novel vaccines and therapeutics. We also support large scale immunological surveillance studies monitoring exposure and immune response to viral diseases. Our focus is on vector borne viral diseases such as Dengue as well as on respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

We are looking for a motivated individual with an interest in immunology and infectious diseases, who is comfortable working in an interdisciplinary environment as part of a team as well as individually. This position provides an excellent opportunity for learning and growth in fields of infectious disease and immunology.

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.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine data analysis and basic interpretation and verifies and corrects data entry.

• 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.

• Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.

• Analyzes and prepares reagent and/or assay product documentation. Organizes and procures needed reagents, performs experiments, analyzes data, and documents results.

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

• Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required.

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability of following an SOP with minimal supervision.

• Capability of working in a BSL-2 environment for cell culturing, specimen processing, and other laboratory routines.

• Capability of performing flow cytometry, PCR, ELISA, and other cellular or molecular skills is not a requirement but a plus.

• Ability of performing data interpretation and analysis.

• Ability of developing assays and write SOPs.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon 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.