Molecular Technologist III - JPC

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Molecular Technologist III to support the John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program at Walter Reed Bethesda, MD.

You will coordinate complex molecular testing and support sequencing workflows in a clinical-research environment. The role requires ASCP certification, experience with NGS, nucleic acid isolation, PCR, LIMS proficiency, and the ability to present findings at meetings. U.S.

Formación

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• MB(ASCP) or SMB(ASCP) certification is required.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including nucleic acid isolation and PCR.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms.
• Knowledge and experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate and conduct pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical aspects of molecular testing.
• Develop, verify and validate molecular sequencing systems.
• Report results in scientific literature and presentations at national/international meetings.
• Prepare command and agency briefings as needed.

Conocimientos

NGS platforms

Molecular biology

Biostatistics

Educación

ASCP MB/SMB certification

Herramientas

LIMS

Descripción del empleo

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Molecular Technologist III for the John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) to support the Joint Pathology Center (JPC) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. U.S. Citizenship required.

The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoW Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.

The Molecular Technologist III coordinates and conducts all pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical aspects of complex technical work involved in preparing and interpreting human biological material for specialized molecular genetic analysis. Work involves development, verification, validation and testing molecular sequencing systems and applies broad knowledge and hands-on experience in such disciplines as molecular biology, molecular pathology, and biostatistics. Skill and experience in next-generation sequencing (NGS) platforms is required. Also, as per DoW Clinical Laboratory Improvement Program requirements, MB(ASCP) or SMB(ASCP) certification is required for this position. The position requires experience and demonstrated capability in standard molecular biological techniques, e.g., isolation of nucleic acids from various clinical specimens (blood, body fluids and tissue), polymerase chain reaction (PCR) as well as standard biochemical techniques, e.g., centrifugation and electrophoresis. The position requires working with hazardous human biological materials (tissue, blood and body fluids). Knowledge and skills for implementation of a completely electronic format for collecting, reporting and storage of laboratory data using Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is critical. Responsibilities may also include reporting results in scientific literature, presentations at national and international meetings, and preparation of command and agency briefings.

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.