Scientist I

at  The Henry M Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine

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HJF is seeking a Scientist I develop and conduct research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products, and problems. Develops new technologies and protocols.
The John P. Murtha Cancer Center at Walter Reed Bethesda is a modern, patient-centric, tri service military health care facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies. This position will be in support of The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, The Center for Military Precision Health, The American Genome Center, and the Applied Proteogenomics Organizational, Learning and Outcomes (APOLLO) Network.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctoral Degree in Engineering, Physics, Math or related physical science discipline
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Ability to work independently and supervise others.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

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

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

Responsibilities:

• Processes and interprets experimental data. Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocols.
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Contributes to new grant and funding applications.
• Trains and supervises laboratory technicians, as needed.
• Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.
• Prepares reports for Prime and/or funding agencies.
• 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