Overview

Join the HJF Team! 

HJF is seeking a Serology Medical Technologist I to support the Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch (DCB) located at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Silver Spring, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to DCB. The position requires American Society for Clinical Pathology ( ASCP) certification.

The incumbent will perform assays/procedures in strict accordance with the laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policies, Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), accrediting bodies, and U.S. regulatory agencies to include the CAP, DoD Clinical Laboratory Information Program (CLIP), and the U.S. FDA. The incumbent is responsible for preparing and analyzing samples, operation and maintenance of state-of-the-art instrumentation, and ensuring adherence to all quality control procedures in support of clinical diagnostic and clinical research initiatives. No evening shifts required.

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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

• Performance of serological screening assays for the detection of HIV in a high throughput laboratory, as well as performing specimen processing duties in accordance with laboratory SOPs, manufacturer guidelines and CAP/ FDA regulations. Ensures proper handling of samples, data entry, aliquoting of samples for storage, retrieval of samples and monitoring of laboratory supplies and inventory.
• Reviews sample run data and quality control data and ensures all regulatory compliance standards are met while following established SOPs. Ensures proper entry of specimen data and testing results into databases or the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Ensures compliance with all Quality Assurance (QA) program requirements including but not limited to quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting activities and documentation in accordance with QA and departmental established SOPs.
• SOPs, manufacturer guidelines and CAP/ FDA regulations. Ensures proper handling of samples, data entry, aliquoting of samples for storage, retrieval of samples, and the monitoring of laboratory supplies and inventory.
• Reviews sample run data and quality control data and ensures all regulatory compliance standards are met. Ensures proper entry of sample data and testing results into databases or the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Ensures compliance with all Quality Assurance (QA) program requirements including but not limited to quality control, maintenance, troubleshooting activities and documentation in accordance with QA and departmental established SOPs. 
• Performs and documents all weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual maintenance on equipment in accordance with SOPs. 
• Responsible for performing tasks in accordance with the applicable safety regulations and instructions. 
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the Lead Technologist. This may include attendance of and participation in required trainings for current and new testing. 

Physical/Environmental Capabilities:

•  Requires lifting materials up to 50lbs.
• Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.
• Conditions that pose risk of exposure to pathogens.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent laboratory and technical skills.
• Ability to work independently once trained, excellent record keeping ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify areas for process improvement for better efficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:

• ASCP certifications for cytology, histology, microbiology, serology-immunology, hematology, clinical chemistry, and/or immunohematology required.

Physical/Environmental Capabilities:

•  Requires lifting materials up to 50lbs.
• Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals.
• Conditions that pose risk of exposure to pathogens.

Work Arrangement

• This position is 100% on site and has no teleworking capability.
•  10 hour shifts 8:00am - 6:30pm, Monday through Friday with regular Saturday rotation (40 hours per week).

Work Environment 

• This position will take place primarily in a laboratory setting.

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.

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.