Research Associate II: Immune Microtumor Systems

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate II to advance immune-inclusive microtumor models at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center in Bethesda, MD.

The role involves complex cell culture, perfusion techniques, and high-throughput assays to evaluate immunotherapies. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in immunology or related field and have 3–5 years of lab experience, with hands-on work in mammalian 3D cultures and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related scientific field is required.
• 3–5 years of experience in a research laboratory environment required.
• Experience with human immune cells and complex assays is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain organoids and subcultures from primary tissue culture with QC.
• Execute perfusion co-culture and preserve autologous immune cell populations.
• Perform high-throughput tumor-killing assays and live-imaging to track cell kinetics.
• Analyze flow cytometry/CyTOF data and transcriptomics for data quality.
• Document procedures and maintain audit-ready laboratory records.
• Train junior staff and ensure compliance with SOPs.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Transfection

Transduction

Flow cytometry

Immunofluorescence

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal imaging

Live-cell imaging

Data analysis

Organoid culture

Education

Master’s Degree in Immunology or related field

Tools

Confocal microscope

CyTOF

Perfusion systems

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate II to advance immune-inclusive microtumor models at the John P. Murtha Cancer Center in Bethesda, MD.

The role involves complex cell culture, perfusion techniques, and high-throughput assays to evaluate immunotherapies. Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in immunology or related field and have 3–5 years of lab experience, with hands-on work in mammalian 3D cultures and