Research Associate II - Cell Biology

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HJF is seeking a Research Associate II to perform research and/or development in collaboration with other scientific and technical staff. Exercise technical discretion in the design, execution, and interpretation of experiments that contribute to project strategies. Provide training and guidance for lower level Research Associates and laboratory 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.

This position will be in support of the department of Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD as part of the Rosarda laboratory. Our lab studies cell-type specific patterns of stress pathway activation using in vivo, in vitro, and bioinformatic approaches. We use chemical-biological and chemical-genetic approaches for activating stress responsive signaling pathways in mammalian cells and murine models, high throughput and single cell sequencing strategies for defining stress pathway activity, and are developing novel approaches for defining mechanisms of action for pharmacologic and metabolomic regulators of stress signaling.

This position is not actively hiring, however the team will be looking to hire within the next 30 days. 

• Performs complex data analysis and interpretation, verifies and corrects data entry.
• Performs complex laboratory tests, determinations, and analyses involving multiple procedures and a variety of technical approaches in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Develops methods and procedures for experiments and investigations.
• Writes and assists with experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals.
• Analyzes and prepares reagent and/or assay product documentation. Organizes and procures needed reagents, performs experiments, analyzes data, and documents results.
• Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.
• Mentors, reviews, and supervises junior laboratory staff in the planning, execution, and analysis of experiments.
• 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. Degrees and/or experience in cell biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, or neuroscience. 
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures (e.g. mammalian cell or tissue culture, RNA sequencing analysis, PCR, western blotting, cloning)
• Ability to meet deadlines of projects
• Ability to follow complex instructions
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Work Environment

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

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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.