Laboratory Technician - AFRL

Federallabs; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HJF seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform pathogen-agnostic laboratory characterization using molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and broad-spectrum analytical techniques to detect, identify, and characterize known, novel, and emerging biological agents.

The role supports the CHEERS program in collaboration with AFRL and USAFSAM, ensuring biosafety and quality standards while contributing to public health and biodefense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience in molecular biology is preferred.
• Experience with sequencing techniques is desirable.
• Familiarity with biosafety and quality standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform pathogen-agnostic laboratory characterization using molecular biology, sequencing, and broad-spectrum analytical techniques to detect, identify, and characterize known, novel, and emerging biological agents.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and quality standards while supporting research, surveillance, biodefense, and public health initiatives.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform pathogen-agnostic laboratory characterization activities utilizing molecular biology, next-generation sequencing, and broad-spectrum analytical techniques to detect, identify, and characterize known, novel, and emerging biological agents. Ensures compliance with biosafety and quality standards while supporting research, surveillance, biodefense, and public health initiatives.

This position will be in support of Air Force Research Laboratory's (AFRL) Continuing Human Enabling, Enhancing, Restoring, and Sustaining (CHEERS) program. The CHEERS program is a Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Human Effectiveness Directorate (AFRL/RH) in collaboration with the U.S. Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine (USAFSAM). CHEERS is designed to provide a comprehensive strategy for AFRL and USAFSAM’s range of Science and Technology (S&T) and Studies and Analysis (S&A), enabling progression from basic research through technology maturation and transition. The program focuses on human-centered research to:

• Enable, sustain, enhance, and restore the health, performance, and readiness of multi-domain Airman.
• Integrate biological and cognitive technologies to optimize and protect Airman capabilities in Fly, Fight, and Win across Air, Space, and Cyberspace.

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.