Scientist II - Diagnostics & Countermeasures Branch

Federallabs; Silver Spring, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) seeks a Scientist II to lead the RAD group in developing and evaluating diagnostic platforms, assays, and next generation methodologies for detection of infectious pathogens of military and national interest.

The incumbent will collaborate within the CIDR at WRAIR in Silver Spring, MD, supporting clinical laboratory service delivery and research initiatives across military, government, academia and international

Job description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Scientist II to lead the RAD group in the development and/or evaluation, validation, and implementation of U.S. FDA approved/cleared platforms/assays, laboratory developed tests, and next generation methodologies for detection of infectious pathogensof US Military and National interest. The incumbent will be expected to apply a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to support clinical laboratory service delivery and clinical research initiatives focused on diagnostic, therapeutic, cure and or vaccine research for prevalent and emerging pathogens. The incumbent will work within a multidisciplinary environment and teams encompassing US Military, US Government Agencies, Foreign Militaries, Non-Profit Organizations, Academia, and International Scientific collaborators.

This position will be in support of the Research, Assessment and Development laboratory (RAD) in the Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch (DCB), within the Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) located in Silver Spring, MD.

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.