Laboratory Assistant - IDCRP

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 23,185 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Health savings and retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is looking for a Laboratory Assistant in San Antonio, Texas. This role supports the University of Health Sciences by performing laboratory tasks, managing specimen inventories, and ensuring compliance with guidelines and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and 0-2 years of experience, with specific responsibilities including data entry, specimen preparation for shipping, and maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.
• Physical capability to lift materials up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate specimen inventory across multiple research studies.
• Enter data accurately and maintain clear data collection records.
• Prepare and package biological specimens for shipment as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with good practices.

Skills

Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

HJF is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who provides laboratory support duties. Work involves the performance of a variety of laboratory tasks of minimal complexity to assist in the maintenance and operation of a research or analytical laboratory. The role is the first level in the laboratory series and requires compliance with established guidelines and quality control standards.

This position will support the Uniformed Service University of Health Sciences (USUHS)/Infectious Disease Clinical Research Program (IDCRP). The project requires biospecimen inventory of human sera, plasma, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), and other potentially infectious materials (OPIM) for specimen reduction and detailed data entry for future transfer to external academic and government biorepositories.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate specimen inventory across multiple research studies and specimen types.
• Enter data accurately, timely, and efficiently, maintaining clear and accurate data collection records and inventories in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices.
• Prepare and package biological specimens for shipment to external facilities as required, ensuring shipping and specimen documentation meet International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) Title 49 CFR guidelines.
• Follow instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain the temperature of ultra‑low freezers and LN2 cryovats as detailed in standard operating procedures.
• Maintain supplies in the laboratory and ensure proper cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with Good Clinical and/or Good Laboratory practices, and create, collect, disseminate, and maintain appropriate study data.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, which may include attending and participating in required training for the role.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–2 years of experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust background check.

Physical Capabilities

• Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

Compensation

• Hourly pay range: $16.83–$20.00. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, and other factors.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and well‑being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting professional references, verifying 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 investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c).