Overview

Join the HJF Team!

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.

HJF is seeking a Laboratory Technician II to perform laboratory procedures to assist supervisors within various pathology activities, including but not limited to receipt and accessioning of specimens, preparation of tissue for analysis and storage/cataloguing of tissue and data. Provides additional support in various areas of a laboratory as needed. Complies with laboratory quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) plans and procedures.

This position will be in support of Department of Defense/Uniformed Services University Brain Tissue Repository (BTR). Their mission is to better understand the effects of traumatic brain injury and promote overall brain health of the warfighter. Using the best science, they support our service members and their families to help care for our military personnel after a head injury.

**This role may require after-hours scheduling or weekend hours to accommodate laboratory needs.**

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to senior laboratory technicians and research staff for tissue processing and dissection, and preparation for analysis(embedding, staining and cutting).
• Assists with data entry of samples into the biospecimen inventory system (BSI).
• Maintains inventory of supplies and materials needed for laboratory operations; assists with procurement procedures when needed. . Receivesand logs in daily shipments, stores appropriately, and notifies pertinent personnel. Ensures adequate inventory/supplies for laboratory use.
• Assists in daily freezer monitoring and entering temperature data into the temperature log book; assists in Eyewash equipmentmaintenance and recording information into the maintenance log book. Assists with monitoring chemical and biohazard waste collectionand removal process.
• Assist with shipping kits production and shipment of specimens; assists in scheduling and transporting of dry icepellets etc. This implies the individual should expect to lift weights equivalent to 50lbs. per box of dry ice.
• Documents testing results and records observations in accordance with good practice quality guidelines and regulations (GCxP), standardoperating procedures and protocol requirements.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance ofand participation in required training for role.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical knowledge of scientific disciplines.
• Knowledge of and skill in laboratory technique and handling biological and chemical hazards and their safe use and disposal.
• experience with receiving, documenting, and processing tissue specimens.
• Able to label, store, and document tissue samples 
• Experience shipping samples required, International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification preferred
• Experience managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed
• Adhere to all lab standards, protocols, storage, and disposal processes.
• Experience using specimen freezers and refrigerators
• Understanding of good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and other ethical guidelines associated with safe handling of patient information in adherence to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). 

Physical Capabilities 

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials over 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.

 Education and Experience

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred in Life Sciences
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required.

Security Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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(c)

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