Neurotherapeutics Research Assistant - TBI Lab

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant I - Neurotherapeutics to support the neurotherapeutics team at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities include performing in vivo and in vitro procedures, real-time data acquisition, tissue collection, and analysis of samples for protein and gene expression, under Dr. Regina C. Armstrong.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Neuroscience, or a relevant scientific field.
• 0–2 years of experience in a research lab.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices.
• Ability to work in an animal research environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a range of in vivo and in vitro laboratory procedures.
• Assist with surgical, behavioral, and other experimental procedures.
• Perform real-time data acquisition and maintain data acquisition programs.
• Assist with tissue collection and preparation for neuropathology.
• Assist with analysis of blood and tissue samples for protein and gene expression.
• Maintain databases and inventory logs; data entry for analysis.
• Assist with data analysis, presentation, and SOP preparation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory practices; assist with lab upkeep.
• Laboratory management: equipment maintenance and scheduling; multi-project support.

Skills

Good laboratory practices

Animal handling

MS Office proficiency

Statistical analysis

Data/image analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience

Tools

Data acquisition software

Image analysis software

Statistics software

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant I - Neurotherapeutics to support the neurotherapeutics team at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities include performing in vivo and in vitro procedures, real-time data acquisition, tissue collection, and analysis of samples for protein and gene expression, under Dr. Regina C. Armstrong.