Laboratory Assistant - Brain Tissue Repository

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Laboratory Assistant - Brain Tissue Repository in San Diego to provide routine laboratory support and assist in the maintenance of the Brain Tissue Repository.

Based at the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office, this role supports the DoW/USU Brain Tissue Repository within the Department of Pathology at Uniformed Services University, contributing to traumatic brain injury research and the promotion of brain

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Laboratory Assistant - Brain Tissue Repository who provides laboratory support duties. Work involves performance of a variety of laboratory tasks of minimal complexity to assist in the maintenance and operation of a research or analytical laboratory. Performs work in compliance with and according to established guidelines and quality control standards. This is the first level in the laboratory series.

Based at the San Diego Medical Examiner's Office, this role supports the DoW/USU Brain Tissue Repository, the Department of Pathology at Uniformed Services University. The BTR was established by the Department of War to advance traumatic brain injury research. The BTR’s mission is to better understand the effects of traumatic brain injury and promote overall brain health of the Warfighter. Using the best science, we support our service members and their families to help care for our military personnel after a head injury

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.