Research Assistant I - Microbiology

Federallabs; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant I in Microbiology to provide laboratory and technical support under supervision in a USUHS lab.

The role involves assisting senior staff on research and development projects and helping solve routine experimental problems. Based in the Microbiology and Immunology department at USUHS, the position contributes to military medicine research collaborations with federal and private partners.

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant I - Microbiology to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects. 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 position will be in support of Dr. George Liechti’s lab within the Microbiology and Immunology department at USUHS (The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences).

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.