Laboratory Technician II - USU_MED

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HJF is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform basic to intermediate laboratory procedures. Assists and supports supervisors with testing and experiments in various areas of a laboratory as needed. Uses some judgement to define and resolve problems and make recommendations.

This position will be in support of Dr. Kathleen Pratt's lab in the Dept of Medicine located at The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences - https://www.usuhs.edu/profile/kathleen-pratt-phd which is located in Bethesda, Maryland. Research in this interdisciplinary lab focuses on proteins and mechanisms of hemostasis, including recently launched studies generating and characterizing iPSC-derived platelets engineered to express supraphysiological levels of clohttps://www.usuhs.edu/tting or fibrinolytic factors, for potential translation as agents for trauma resuscitation.

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.

• Performs laboratory testing and experiments. Complies with laboratory quality assurance and quality control plans and procedures.
• Assists with data organization, analysis, and interpretation. Prepares data for inclusion in technical reports, presentation, summaries, manuscripts, and protocols.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and performs general monitoring, calibration, and preventative maintenance.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products.
• Documents testing results and records observations in accordance with good practice quality guidelines and regulations (GxP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and protocol requirements.
• May assist with training of laboratory staff and managing and ordering laboratory supplies.
• 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

• Associate's Degree, Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of scientific disciplines.
• Knowledge of and skill in laboratory technique and handling biological and chemical hazards and their safe use and disposal.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly rate range for this position is $22.16 - $28.85 . Actual hourly pay 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.