The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 1 day ago
Research Associate II - Pathology
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$61K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expThe Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. They are seeking a Research Associate II to perform research and development in collaboration with scientific and technical staff, focusing on experiments related to cancer treatment and biologics.
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Responsibilities
Performs complex data analysis and interpretation, verifies and corrects data entry
Performs complex laboratory tests, determinations, and analyses involving multiple procedures and a variety of technical approaches in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
Develops methods and procedures for experiments and investigations
Writes and assists with experimental results for publication in technical and peer-reviewed journals
Analyzes and prepares reagent and/or assay product documentation
Organizes and procures needed reagents, performs experiments, analyzes data, and documents results
Documents current or new procedures or protocols for sample selection, data collection, data processing, and/or statistical estimation
Mentors, reviews, and supervises junior laboratory staff in the planning, execution, and analysis of experiments
Responsible for handling lab animals (mice) including general care, injections, sample processing, and euthanasia
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
Qualification
Required
Master's Degree required, biological sciences preferred
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience required
Experience in orthotopic pancreatic and breast cancer model required
Animal handling experience required
Ability to meet deadlines of projects
Ability to follow complex instructions
Good communication, experiment documentation, protocol write up, and analytical skills required
Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check
Preferred
Experience with patient derived PDX and organoid model, subcutaneous, Intravenous (IV), Intraperitoneal (IP) injection, and including tail vein injection is preferred
Experience with small molecule and biologics in the context of cancer treatment is highly preferred
Knowledge of complex laboratory procedures such as multi-color flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, recombinant protein purification, metabolomics experimentation
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.
Company
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
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1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
BIRD FoundationTEDCOOrthopaedic Research and Education Foundation
2025-10-10Grant
2024-12-11Grant· $0.9M
2023-10-24Grant· $1.3M
Leadership Team
John Lowe
President/CEO
Joseph Caravalho
President and CEO
Recent News
2025-12-03
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