Research Scientist II - Diagnostic Research Laboratory

Federallabs; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Research Scientist II to serve as a senior scientific investigator and educator for the Clinical Investigation Facility.

The incumbent will lead and mentor staff, conduct independent and collaborative research, and advance translational diagnostics in a military medicine context. Based at the CIF Diagnostic Research Laboratory, Travis AFB, CA, the role emphasizes leadership, assay development, and training of

Qualifications

• Requires leadership in a senior research role and ability to guide multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring residents and staff; strong communication and teaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, design, develop, and optimize novel diagnostic assays for translational research.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research in molecular diagnostics.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and supervise junior staff and residents.
• Contribute to graduate-level education and scholarly activities.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Mentoring staff

Independent judgment

Education & training

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Scientist II to serve as a senior scientific investigator and educator supporting the academic, research, and service missions of the Clinical Investigation Facility. The incumbent will conduct independent and collaborative research, contribute to graduate-level education, mentor medical residents and diverse scientific staff, and support unit research and scholarly activities. This position requires scientific leadership, independent judgment, and expertise in advanced molecular technologies and assay development for precision medicine and translational research applications.

This position supports the Clinical Investigation Facility’s (CIF) Diagnostic Research Laboratory at Travis AFB, CA. The CIF is a premier research and training facility dedicated to supporting Graduate Medical Education (GME) and advancing military medical readiness. Operating within a state-of-the-art David Grant Medical Center, the CIF Diagnostic Research Laboratory supports a diverse portfolio of human and animal studies designed to advance benchtop discoveries into clinical solutions that address critical Department of War (DoW) and Defense Health Agency (DHA) operational capability gaps.

This role will lead, design, develop, and optimize novel diagnostic assays to drive innovative basic and translational science projects. The successful candidate will be a scientist who can work independently, apply existing expertise with new laboratory technologies to address diverse research questions, guide multidisciplinary teams, and train junior staff.

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.