Laboratory Assistant - BIO

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HJF is seeking a Laboratory Assistant who provides laboratory support duties. Work involves performance of a variety of laboratory tasks of minimal complexity to assist in the maintenance and operation of a research or analytical laboratory. Performs work in compliance with and according to established guidelines and quality control standards. This is the first level in the laboratory series.

This position will be in support of Dr. Prasanna Satpute-Krishnan lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, 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.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the lab including cleanup and organization.
• Support grant applications by generating preliminary data, developing new reagents, and developing protocols.
• Perform pilot studies primarily using cell and molecular biology and biochemistry approaches.
• Perform communal lab-duties including maintaining cleanliness and organization of laboratory areas, aliquoting reagents, and creating new reagents for lab stocks.
• Perform co-immunoprecipitations and western blots to generate preliminary results.
• Maintain cell culture, transfect cells and produce stable cell lines for general lab use.
• Construct and isolate DNA plasmids to support lab projects.
• Develop and optimize immunofluorescence protocols to support lab projects.
• Use spreadsheet and graphing software for data analysis.
• Follow and reinforce frameworks that are in place for the maintenance of lab databases, DNA construct glycerol stocks log, sequencing log and primer logs.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor, such as administrative tasks in the support of research. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Education and Experience

• Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 0-2 experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to focus meticulous attention to details.
• Ability to produce reproducible results.
• Ability to work with others in a team-oriented working environment and maintain high ethical standards.
• Experience with standard cell culture and sterile technique, recombinant DNA technology and western blotting.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $16.83-$20.00. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.