Research Associate II - Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Associate II to preform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. May exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies.

This position will be in support of the department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. The laboratory has been working on blood-based protein biomarkers of various forms of traumatic brain injury, post-traumatic epilepsy and Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. The program has been supported by grants from NINDS, CDMRP and DoD, and provides objective, molecular diagnostics and system biology level interpretation of disease associated changes in the blood proteome.

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.

• Coordinate research activities; biomarker assays, data analysis and interpretation of the currently funded research programs.
• Write progress reports, research articles, abstracts, presentations
• Conducts data analysis and interpretation in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of protein biomarker analysis and interpretation using various analytical platforms
• Knowledge of traumatic brain injury clinical and non-clinical studies
• Ability to meet deadlines of projects
• Good communication and analytical skills
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 public trust investigation

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a office setting.

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $57,650-$66,500. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

Benefits

• HJF offers a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on your health and well-being, from medical, dental, and vision coverage to health savings and retirement plans, and more.

Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your professional references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background check, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) check if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.