Research Assistant 1 - Radiology

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HJF is seeking a Research Assistant I to assist in research projects and/or development in collaboration with others for projects involving small animal imaging. Provides laboratory and technical support to senior technical and professional staff. Solves problems of moderate complexity in carrying out research projects in a clinical or laboratory environment. This position will involve being a research assistant for radiotracers in the Positron Emission Tomography Lab and in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging Lab.

This position will be in support of the Department of Radiology and Bioengineering, Biomedical Research Imaging Core located at the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD.

HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the Department of Radiology.

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.

• Performs laboratory research projects including collection and organization of data. Maintains compliance with established laboratory safety and other procedures.
• Ensures the proper disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
• Makes detailed observations about experiments. Provides quality control, trouble shooting, and the maintenance of specialized reagents and equipment.
• Prepares technical reports, summaries, and protocols. Provides basic data analysis and interpretation. Assists in the preparation of manuscripts and data for presentations at scientific meetings and publication in journals.
• Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories, and logbooks. Performs data entry for research projects and may maintain data and database(s).
• Follows instructions and standard operating procedures to perform expected tasks.
• Assists in training and assisting outside researchers and students.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This will include attendance of and participation in required training for role such as radiation, radiation effects, and laboratory work with radioisotopes.
• Serve a role as a supervised user for the Radiological Experimental Authorization (REA) that the BRIC REA PI holds.

Education and Experience

• Associates degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust Clearance.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $18.25-$27.88. Actual hourly pay 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

Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.