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.
This position will be in support of Radiation Countermeasure Program in the Scientific Research Division at the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
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.

Responsibilities:

• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocol.
• Responsible for planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening and Development study in mice exposed to whole body gamma-radiation in coordination with other lab personnel
• Responsible of planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening and Development study in mice exposed to partial body radiation using Linear accelerator (LINAC)
• Responsible of planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening and Development study in mice exposed to mixed-field whole body radiation
• Responsible for planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening in minipig with cutaneous radiation injury
• Responsible for presenting new ideas to understand the mechanism of action of promising Radiation Countermeasure Drugs, develop hypothesis, design, and implements experimental protocols
• Develop new technologies, write IACUC protocols and amendments
• Expect to Perform specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures such as western blotting, ELISA, molecular analysis of specific RNA transcripts by quantitative RT-PCR, and flow cytometry.
• Processes and interprets experimental data
• Responsible for managing day to day experiments and mentors technical and junior level staff
• Coordinates with other technical and professional staff
• Responsible for Data analysis to understand the mechanism of action of the promising countermeasure, train junior staffs for data analysis using GraphPad prism
• Contributes to new grant and funding applications. Assists in writing reports for FDA submission, quarterly and annual reports to sponsors, participates in the teleconference with Sponsors, write manuscripts for submission to scientific journals
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for roles.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Doctorate Degree required.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials over 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects.

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:

• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs experimental protocol.
• Responsible for planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening and Development study in mice exposed to whole body gamma-radiation in coordination with other lab personnel
• Responsible of planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening and Development study in mice exposed to partial body radiation using Linear accelerator (LINAC)
• Responsible of planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening and Development study in mice exposed to mixed-field whole body radiation
• Responsible for planning and executing Radiation Countermeasure Screening in minipig with cutaneous radiation injury
• Responsible for presenting new ideas to understand the mechanism of action of promising Radiation Countermeasure Drugs, develop hypothesis, design, and implements experimental protocols
• Develop new technologies, write IACUC protocols and amendments
• Expect to Perform specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which will involve specialized procedures such as western blotting, ELISA, molecular analysis of specific RNA transcripts by quantitative RT-PCR, and flow cytometry.
• Processes and interprets experimental data
• Responsible for managing day to day experiments and mentors technical and junior level staff
• Coordinates with other technical and professional staff
• Responsible for Data analysis to understand the mechanism of action of the promising countermeasure, train junior staffs for data analysis using GraphPad prism
• Contributes to new grant and funding applications. Assists in writing reports for FDA submission, quarterly and annual reports to sponsors, participates in the teleconference with Sponsors, write manuscripts for submission to scientific journals
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for roles