Research Assistant I - Neurotherapeutics

• Participate in a range of in vivo and in vitro laboratory procedures.
• Assist with/or perform surgical, behavioral, and other experimental procedures in pre-clinical models.
• Perform real-time data acquisition using available technologies. The incumbent should be comfortable with operating and maintaining data acquisition programs.
• Assist with/or perform laboratory procedures including biospecimen tissue collection and preparation for neuropathology, including immunohistochemistry and histology.
• Assist with/or perform laboratory techniques for analysis of blood and tissue specimens for protein and gene expression.
• Assist with maintaining databases and inventory logs.
• Perform data entry for research projects ensuring that data is entered for analysis in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assist with data analysis and presentation.
• Assist with preparation of standard operating procedures, maintenance of laboratory records, and general upkeep of lab spaces.
• Assist with compliance for applicable regulatory practices and procedures.
• Laboratory management responsibilities include routine maintenance of laboratory equipment; managing scheduling of commonly used spaces/equipment; and compliance with departmental and institutional policies. Must be capable of handling multiple projects.
• 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.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant I - Neurotherapeutics to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others. The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves less complex problems in carrying out research projects in a laboratory environment.

This position is with the neurotherapeutics research team led by Dr. Regina C. Armstrong within the School of Medicine of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD. This hand-on research uses multiple approaches to advance treatments for recovery and repair of white matter injury using experimental models and clinical specimens of traumatic brain injury (TBI).

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.