Research Assistant I - MIC

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant I to perform research and development in collaboration with scientific staff. The role exercises discretion in designing, executing, and interpreting experiments contributing to project strategies.

Located in Bethesda, MD, the position supports the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and helps advance antiviral vaccine research through in vitro and in vivo studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and/or development in collaboration with scientific and technical staff.
• Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.
• Perform limited analysis and interpretation of results.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant I to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. Exercises technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Performs limited analysis and interpretation of results.

Dr. Mattapallil's laboratory studies host virus interactions to delineate the mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and identify correlates that can be used for the development of therapeutics and vaccines. The laboratory uses a combination of in vitro cell culture systems along with small and large animal models for in vivostudies. More recently, Dr. Mattapallil's laboratory has focused on developing molecular and cellular immune response assays to support human clinical trials of anti-viral vaccines. This position will be in support of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and located in Bethesda, MD.

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.