TBI Neurotrauma Research Assistant I

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc.; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant I to support the NeuroTrauma Department's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program at NMRC in Silver Spring, MD.

You will assist with in vivo procedures, data acquisition, and lab operations in a collaborative team. Role requires a Bachelor's in biology or neuroscience and 0–2 years of experience; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, or a relevant field.
• 0-2 years of experience required.
• US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in in vivo and basic laboratory procedures.
• Assist with/or perform surgical, behavioral and other experimental procedures in pre-clinical animal models in support of neurotrauma research - in particular impact and blast-induced traumatic brain injury (TBI).
• Assist with/or perform operation of a blast shock tube.
• Perform real-time data acquisition using available technologies. This includes measurement of pressure profiles of blast generated by the shock tube, and continuous and automated as well as discrete monitoring of physiological parameters.
• Assist with/or perform laboratory procedures including biospecimen collection and preparation, Western blots, ELISA, histology, etc.
• Assist with maintaining databases. Perform data entry for research projects ensuring that data is entered for analysis in a timely and efficient manner. Ensure that the confidentiality and security of data are maintained.
• Assist with data analysis and presentation.
• Assist with preparation of standard operating procedures, maintenance of laboratory records, and general upkeep of lab spaces.
• Laboratory management responsibilities include routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; managing scheduling of commonly used spaces/equipment; and compliance with departmental and institutional policies.
• Must be capable of handling multiple projects.

Skills

Good Laboratory Practices

Animal handling

Time management

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Statistical analysis

Image analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, or a relevant field

Job description

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc. (HJF) seeks a Research Assistant I to support the NeuroTrauma Department's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program at NMRC in Silver Spring, MD.

You will assist with in vivo procedures, data acquisition, and lab operations in a collaborative team. Role requires a Bachelor's in biology or neuroscience and 0–2 years of experience; US citizenship is required.