Laboratory Assistant - BIO

• 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.

Join the HJF Team!

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.