Research Assistant II - Biomedical Research

• Plans and conducts projects and workflows under supervision for clinical research and trial investigations.
• Ability to work flexible hours for project completion, including occasional nights and weekends
• Performs routine data analysis and verifies and corrects data entry.
• Maintains records and documentation regarding assigned research.
• Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation.
• Ensures adherence to laboratory protocols for sample handling and processing to maintain sample integrity and quality in compliance with GCLP/CAP/CLIA (CLIP) requirements.
• Conducts routine quality control tests to ensure the integrity and purity of samples.
• Quickly identify and resolve issues with sample collection or analysis that may affect outcomes.
• Manages the inventory of laboratory supplies and reagents necessary for sample processing, biobanking, and assays.
• Processes and biobanks samples promptly according to established standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain integrity and quality for analysis.
• 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 II - Biomedical Research to perform research and/or development in collaboration with others for projects. The Research Assistant provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff and solves problems of standard complexity in carrying out research projects in a clinical or laboratory environment.

This position will be in support of the Surgical Critical Care Initiative, USU Department of Surgery. The Surgical Critical Care Initiative (SC2i), funded by the Department of Defense was established in 2013. SC2i is a Uniformed Services University center that leverages legacy information from service members, and critically ill civilian and military patients to develop biomarker-driven clinical decision support tools (CDSTs) with the goal of improving patient clinical outcomes and reducing costs across the injury/disease cycle.

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.