Scientist II

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HJF is seeking a Scientist II to develop and supervise research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products and problems. Develops new technologies and protocols.

This position will be in support of the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Genetics at Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD. The incumbent will be responsible for initiating and carrying out research projects in collaboration with a team and to work on assessments and treatments for traumatic brain injury in both lissencephaly and hydrocephalic animal models. A number of experimental scenarios are available including changes in brain gene/protein expression, neuropathology/histology. multiple types of imaging (PET, MRI), biochemical and behavioral analysis.

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.

• Conduct advance research, such as studying the mechanism of protein interaction related to neurodevelopmental conditions. Must be able to design and analyze experiments using molecular biology, genome engineering, and other techniques.
• Plans, executes, and oversees laboratory research. Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocols.
• Monitors scientific literature. Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and prepares patent applications.
• Coordinates and prepares new grant and funding applications.
• Processes and interprets experimental data.
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Performs immunohistochemistry on mammalian brain, Image J software, and GraphPad Prism.
• Performs microscope analyses for anatomical data.
• Write protocols and able to conduct and analyze behavioral experiments to show changes in cognition, memory, socialization, and/or sleep.
• Collaborates with other technical and professional staff. Trains and supervises 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.

• Doctoral Degree required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience required.

• Expert knowledge of Image J software and GraphPad Prism
• Expert skills in microscopy using Neurolucida software (MBD Bioscience)
• Knowledge of Optogenetic in both in vivo and ex vivo
• Intermediate skills in conducting enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
• Intermediate skills in immunohistochemistry and immuneflorescence
• Ability in small mammal stereotaxic surgery (viral and retrobead injection)
• Ability in small mammal brain slices
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check

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

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600. Actual salary will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

• 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.