Research Assistant II - NeuroTrauma Department

• Assists in executing and implementing scientific research in the areas of traumatic brain injury and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
• Assists in performing laboratory research utilizing a variety of experimental techniques in neuroscience, experimental psychology, and cellular/molecular biology. Specifically, common lab techniques will involve animal surgery, various histological techniques including staining and tissue preparation for fluorescence and electron microscopy, Western blot, PCR, ELISA, and other techniques as necessary.
• Maintains databases. Performs data entry for research projects ensuring that data is entered for analysis in a timely, efficient manner. Ensures that the confidentiality and security of data are maintained.
• Performs laboratory research projects, including collection and organization of data, and maintaining databases. Makes detailed observations on experiments.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, publications, and presentations.
• Follows instructions and standard operating procedures to perform expected tasks. May provide basic instruction to other lab staff.
• Assists with collection and handling of samples and keeping detailed records of experiments..
• Assists with the preparation of data and manuscript for scientific presentations or journal publications.
• Assists with training of junior staff.
• Provides basic data analysis and interpretation
• Assists with the coordination of organized meetings and training. May include conference calls, space reservations, creates/gathers informational documents and equipment, registration, and travel.
• Maintains cleanliness of laboratory areas.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Research Assistant II 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 NeuroTrauma Department's Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) research program, within the Operational Undersea Medicine Directorate (OUMD), located at the Naval Medical Research Center (NMRC) in Silver Spring, MD. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to OUMD.

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.