Research Associate I: Immunology & Bacterial Diseases

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 52,800 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health savings

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Research Associate I for the Military Relevant Bacterial Diseases Department, within the Infectious Disease Directorate at the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The role involves supporting animal studies, performing immunological techniques (ELISA, flow cytometry, cell culture), data collection and analysis, and contributing to technical reports and publications.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Biology, Immunology or a related scientific field.
• Minimum of 0–2 years’ experience required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in execution of approved animal use protocols to evaluate bacterial challenge doses and vaccines.
• Perform immunological techniques including ELISA, flow cytometry, and cell culture.
• Conduct laboratory research projects, including data collection, organization, and database maintenance.
• Record detailed observations on experiments.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to technical reports, publications, and presentations for collaborators.
• Follow SOPs and provide basic instruction to other lab staff.
• Ensure proper disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
• Perform data organization, quality control, and basic statistical analyses.

Skills

Small animal handling

Immunological assays

Bacterial culture

Data collection & analysis

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology, Immunology or related field

Tools

ELISA

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is seeking a Research Associate I for the Military Relevant Bacterial Diseases Department, within the Infectious Disease Directorate at the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The role involves supporting animal studies, performing immunological techniques (ELISA, flow cytometry, cell culture), data collection and analysis, and contributing to technical reports and publications.