Research Assistant I

2 weeks ago

Bethesda, United States The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

Overview:
**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.

HJF is seeking a **Research Assistant I** to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects. The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a laboratory environment. This is the first of four levels within the Research Assistant series.

This position will be in support of the Snow laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD. Responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with other laboratories and investigators at USUHS and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

**Responsibilities**:
**ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES**:

- Performs independent laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures including: isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) from human blood by Ficoll gradient centrifugation, human lymphocyte cell culture and stimulation, nucleic acid extraction/purification/transfection, RT-PCR, preparation of whole cell and/or fractionated lysates, Western blotting, flow cytometry, ELISA and other microtiter plate assays, and other techniques as needed/required by the laboratory.
- Collects and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments.
- Processes and interprets experimental data, and prepares accurate and timely research reports.
- Assists with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in journals.
- Assists with maintaining an accurate inventory of laboratory supplies, and places orders for supplies as necessary.
- Assists with training laboratory staff as needed.
- Maintains cleanliness of laboratory areas and performs routine maintenance tasks on laboratory equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Subject knowledge and expertise in immunology and/or cell biology, as reflected by coursework and/or publications in appropriate peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Preference for those with experience studying human lymphocyte responses, including flow cytometric-based assays.
- Competence in all routine areas of modern cellular and molecular biology including mammalian cell culture, recombinant DNA technology, and immunoblotting.

**Work Environment**
- Laboratory environment; working with biohazardous materials and human blood products; may require working evenings and weekends
- Long periods of standing and sitting; intricate work with hands; carrying of light and moderately heavy laboratory equipment

**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

**Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls**
- May provide guidance to students and laboratory staff

**Clearance/Background Requirement**
- Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 and/or CAC Public Trust

**Some 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 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 invest

  • Research Assistant I

    6 days ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation Full time

    Overview Join the HJF Team! The Research Assistant I is to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects. The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a laboratory environment. This is the...

  • Research Assistant I

    1 month ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    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...

  • Research Assistant I

    6 days ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    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...

  • Clinical Research Assistant I

    4 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation Full time

    Overview 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...

  • Research Assistant Ii

    1 month ago

    Bethesda, United States The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    Overview: **Join the HJF Team!** The **Research Assistant I**I** is to perform research in collaboration with others for projects. The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff, and helps to carry out research projects in a laboratory enviroment. Please review these sample...

  • Research Associate I

    1 month ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    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...

  • Research Associate I

    1 month ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    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...

  • Research Associate I

    3 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation Full time

    Overview Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Research Associate I 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. This...

  • Administrative Assistant I/ii

    7 days ago

    Bethesda, United States BETAH Associates Full time

    BETAH Associates, Inc. (BETAH), a professional services firm, is seeking several Administrative Assistants to support the National Institutes of Health (NIH) with a long-term contract. These are full-time opportunities and are expected to be onsite at the client location(s) near Washington, D.C., and throughout Maryland?s surrounding areas (Montgomery...

  • Computational Scientist I

    7 days ago

    Bethesda, Maryland, United States Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research Full time

    Computational Scientist IJob ID: req3948Employee Type: exempt full-timeDivision: Clinical Monitoring Research ProgramFacility: NIHLocation: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USAThe Frederick National Laboratory is a Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) sponsored by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and operated by...

  • Research Psychologist I

    1 month ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    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...

  • Research Social Worker I

    6 days ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    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...

  • Research Assistant II

    6 days ago

    Bethesda, United States Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    Research Assistant II (Small animal handling)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...

  • Research Scientist I- Suicide CPR Initiative

    2 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Research Scientist I to support The Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research Initiative (Suicide CPR Initiative) within the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services...

  • Research Scientist I- Suicide CPR Initiative

    2 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Full time

    Join the HJF Team! HJF is seeking a Research Scientist I to support The Suicide Care, Prevention, and Research Initiative (Suicide CPR Initiative) within the Medical and Clinical Psychology (MPS) department of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services...

  • Clinical Research Protocol Navigator

    3 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States Veear Projects Inc Full time

    Work Details: Develop and review completed new and amended clinical research protocols and related documentation throughout the lifecycle of the study, with special attention to the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documents. Develop new and review completed clinical research informed consent and other ethics and regulatory related...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States Axle Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description(ID: 2024-5366)Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program...

  • Clinical Research Coordinator

    1 week ago

    Bethesda, United States Axle Full time

    Job DescriptionJob Description(ID: 2024-5366)Axle Informatics is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations around the globe. With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program...

  • Administrative Support Research Assistant

    1 day ago

    Bethesda, United States Caladwich Consulting LLC Full time

    Description: **Administrative Support | Research Assistant** **-** National Institute of Health (NIH) | National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) | Main Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 Position**:Part - Time / On-Site** Rate: $24.00 - $26.00 Hourly Caladwich Consulting, LLC is an SBA-certified 8(a),...

  • Clinical Research Protocol Navigator

    2 weeks ago

    Bethesda, United States VeeAR Projects Inc. Full time

    Work Details:Develop and review completed new and amended clinical research protocols and related documentation throughout the lifecycle of the study, with special attention to the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of documents. Develop new and review completed clinical research informed consent and other ethics and regulatory related documentation....