Senior Research Associate - Viral Diseases

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Senior Research Associate to support disease surveillance and control programs worldwide and conduct research to address global health challenges that affect military personnel. The incumbent will perform biological specimen processing and extraction, nucleic acid purification, RNA, reverse transcription, PCR amplification, PCR-based assays, and sequencing. The responsibilities also include involvement with study design, data processing, data analysis and interpretation, project summary reports, publications, grant proposals and collaborations with project partners.

This position will be in support of the Molecular Biology Department, within the Viral Diseases Program (VDP), located at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, 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.

• Extensive hands-on laboratory experience and in-depth scientific knowledge in molecular biology techniques, including biological specimen processing, nucleic acid extraction and purification, RNA reverse transcription, PCR amplification, PCR-based assays, and sequencing methodologies.
• Ability to handle molecular biology and sequencing data and use software such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Geneious Prime.
• Skilled in preparing grant proposals, project reports, research presentations, and scientific manuscripts within the field of molecular biology
• Authored at least one first-author, peer-reviewed publication in the field of molecular biology

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Education and Experience

• Master's Degree required.
• Minimum of 9-10 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of extremely complex laboratory procedures.
• Ability to meet deadlines of projects.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Capable of independently developing, drafting and submitting research proposals.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $88,600-$100,000. Actual salary 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.