Research Assistant I - Immunology

Federallabs; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant I to support research and development in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in the Immunology Section of the US Military HIV Research Program.

The role involves laboratory technical support, assisting senior staff, and contributing to a range of projects focused on antibodies to HIV and tropical diseases. Full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience performing cell culture, cellular assays and basic molecular biology techniques.
• Biochemistry workflows and flow cytometry experience are valued.
• Able to provide laboratory technical support to senior staff and assist with experiments.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory technical support to senior technical and professional staff.
• Perform research and/or development in collaboration with others.
• Solve less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a lab environment.

Skills

Cell culture

Cellular assays

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Flow cytometry

Laboratory techniques

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant I to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others. The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a laboratory environment. This is the first of four levels within the Research Assistant series.

The incumbent will provide laboratory technical support to senior technical and professional staff within the Immunology Section of the US Military HIV Research Program. Research involves a wide variety of techniques including cell culture and cellular assays, molecular biology, biochemistry and flow cytometry. The focus of the lab is the isolation, purification, and characterization of antibodies to various pathogens including HIV and tropical diseases. Full training will be provided. We're looking for someone who is motivated to learn, organized, and detail-oriented who enjoys working with a supportive and inclusive team. Great opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to exciting research.

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.