Research Assistant III - PESMOA

• Collects, processes, and assists in the interpretation of experimental data across a variety of highly specialized genomics platforms. Performs laboratory research projects including collection and organization of data.
• Trains and consults with faculty, students, and staff scientists on instrument usage and data collection procedures and analysis.
• Provides quality control, trouble shooting, and the maintenance of specialized reagents and equipment. Conducts critical review of procedures, determining where issues occurred and formulating plans to correct problems as they arise.
• Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories, and logbooks.
• Performs data entry for research projects and may maintain data and database(s). Follows instructions and standard operating procedures to perform expected tasks. Trains and assists lower-level laboratory staff.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, and protocols. Contributes to the preparation of manuscripts and data for presentations at scientific meetings and publication in journals.
• Maintains compliance with established laboratory safety and other procedures. Oversees and ensures the proper documentation and disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
• 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.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant III to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects. Provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff. Solves problems of moderate complexity in carrying out research projects in a clinical or laboratory environment.

The Research Assistant III provides laboratory and technical support to the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Biomedical Instrumentation Center (BIC) research community. Learn more about the BIC here, https://www.usuhs.edu/research/facilities.

The incumbent serves as a geneticist in the BIC genomics core facility, providing genomics support and collaboration to research scientists, technical personnel, and students. The incumbent trains and supervises investigators, technical personnel, and students, and directly interacts with technical sales and service agents. The work involves complex technical procedures that consist of unrelated steps and multiple processes

This position will be in support of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS), Biomedical Instrumentation Center (BIC) which is located in Bethesda, MD.

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.