Job description
Responsibilities
- Maintains compliance with established laboratory safety and other procedures.
- Ensures the proper disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
- Applies quality control measures as outlined/required by the protocol. Provides basic data analysis.
- Performs laboratory research projects, including collection and organization of data, and maintaining databases. Makes detailed observations on experiments.
- Assists in the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations.
- Follows instructions and standard operating procedures to perform expected tasks. May provide basic instruction to other lab staff.
- 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.
- Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques.
- Ability to follow general instructions.
- Good communication and analytical skills.
- Background in molecular biology or related field with proficient technical skills in nucleic acid purification, PCR, ligation, sequencing, primer design and basic data analysis.
- Capability of performing complex laboratory procedures in molecular biology; working experience with high throughput next-generation sequencing technologies, such as Oxford Nanopore and/or Illumina is highly desirable; knowledge in Entomology is preferred but not required; prior experience in protein purification, tissue/cell culture, handling of small rodent animals is a plus.
Physical Capabilities
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Qualifications
- This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum of 3-5 years experience required
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.
Please submit a direct application for the role via the following link: Research Assistant II in Silver Spring, Maryland | Careers at NMRC (icims.com)
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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