Research Assistant II - NeuroTrauma Department

The-Henry-M.-Jackson-Foundation-For-the-Advancement-of-Military-Medicin; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant II to support neurotrauma research efforts at the Naval Medical Research Center in Silver Spring, MD.

The role provides lab and technical support to senior staff in a clinical or laboratory setting. The position contributes to ongoing Traumatic Brain Injury research within the Operational Undersea Medicine Directorate and supports the goals of HJF in advancing military medicine through

Qualifications

• Experience performing basic lab techniques and supporting research activities.
• Ability to collect, record, and manage data accurately.
• Strong teamwork and communication within a research setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide laboratory and technical support to senior staff for clinical or laboratory research projects.
• Assist in experiments, troubleshoot standard problems, and ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data collection

Team collaboration

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant II 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 problems of standard complexity in carrying out research projects in a clinical or laboratory environment.

This position will be in support of the NeuroTrauma Department’s Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research program, within the Operational Undersea Medicine Directorate (OUMD), located at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) in Silver Spring, MD. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to OUMD.

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.