Laboratory Technician (204907)

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking an Laboratory / Research Technician for the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Schoolof Medicine located at the Uniformed ServicesUniversity of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, MD.  HJF provides administrative and management support to USUHS. 

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology provides a challenging environment for students seeking to participate in research of the highest caliber.  A wide range of interests is represented in the Department, including both basic and medical aspects of Bacteriology, Genetics, Virology, Immunology, Parasitology, Infectious Diseases, and Pathogenic Mechanisms.

Responsibilities:

1. Establishment and maintenance of the lifecycle of Litomosoides sigmodontis, a parasitic roundworm of rodents.    This life cycle includes both mammalian and insect hosts.

2. Production of monoclonal antibodies by creation of hybridomas.

3. Assistance in procurement of infective-stage larvae and quantification of both adult parasitic worms and circulating larval forms in infected mice.

4. Performance of various assays and procedures including inoculation of mice with  parasitic worms or worm antigens, murine blood draws and glucose measurements, cell culture, and ELISA.  

5.Maintenance, calibration, operation and quality control of laboratory instruments.Responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the laboratory and organization of laboratory freezers and refrigerators.

6. Maintenance of the laboratory chemical inventory.    

7. Detailed laboratory notes for specific research projects

8. Order routine supplies and maintain order log.

9. Assist research personnel in laboratory.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Technical knowledge of scientific disciplines; knowledge of and skill in tissue culture technique and handling biological hazards and their safe use and disposal;

Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High School Graduate

Minimum Experience:  0 to 2 years experience

Physical Capabilities:  handles variety of chemicals; requires long periods of standing

Work Environment:  laboratory environment

Please apply on-line at www.hjf.org/careers  Click “Advanced Search” and enter job number 204907 in the Job Opening ID box. OR fax your resume to 240-314-7334. Please specify title and job number on fax.

HJF is a nonprofit medical research organization that provides support services to the military medical community and offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

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For a comprehensive list of our benefits, please visit: http://www.hjf.org/careers/benefits.html

HJF administers innovative medical research, supports education and training, and facilitates collaborations between the military and private medical communities. We provide comprehensive management and scientific services for more than 1,000 basic, clinical and applied research projects conducted around the globe. We also support continuing medical education programs for more than 160 military medical research and treatment facilities, and military medical organizations.