Biobank Research Assistant I — Lab & Specimen Coordination

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Murtha Cancer Center Biobank program at WRNMMC in Bethesda, MD. The role involves specimen handling, data entry, and coordination with OR staff for timely processing.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of experience, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a T3/Secret clearance. The position is laboratory-based and on-site at Bethesda.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 0-2 years experience required.
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to SOPs and project requirements.
• Ship and transport specimens to storage facilities as directed.
• Coordinate specimen pickup with OR staff and transport to Pathology for processing.
• Assist with MCCRP protocol eligibility screening using scheduling and EHR systems.
• Monitor MCCB freezers, equipment, supplies and reagents daily.
• Perform data entry for samples and maintain data records.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Attend required training and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab techniques

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. seeks a Research Assistant I to support the Murtha Cancer Center Biobank program at WRNMMC in Bethesda, MD. The role involves specimen handling, data entry, and coordination with OR staff for timely processing.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of experience, with U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a T3/Secret clearance. The position is laboratory-based and on-site at Bethesda.