Research Assistant I - PHA-AFRRI

Responsibilities

• In Vivo Research: Assist with laboratory research projects utilizing both small animal (rodents) and large animal (NHP) models, including handling, specialized blood/tissue collection, biochemical assays, making detailed observations about experiments, and provide data analysis and interpretation.
• Laboratory Excellence: Conduct complex assays (e.g., ELISA, Luminex, Microscopy) while maintaining meticulous laboratory records and logbooks in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices, follows instructions and standard operating procedures, maintains supplies in the laboratory and ensures proper cleanliness and sanitation.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Perform sophisticated data analysis and inference using software, statistical applications, and programs such as SPSS, GraphPad Prism, and MATLAB to ensure reproducible and valid scientific conclusions.
• Scientific Writing & Publication: Contribute significantly to the development of research protocols, technical reports, summaries, and scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals. Creates and communicates detailed observations on experiments.
• Collaboration: Work alongside senior professional staff and peers to develop quality project protocols, data analysis summaries, research summary reports, presentations, annual reports, scientific research related materials and manuscript.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in the Biological Sciences.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience required.
• Prior experience in handling small animals/rodents and supporting pre-clinical research desired. NHP experience preferred, not required.
• Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Knowledge of standard laboratory techniques and assays such as Luminex, ELISA, and microscopy.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with statistical, graphing, and other relevant software applications (SPSS, GraphPad Prism, SIGMAPLOT, MS Office, EndNote, MATLAB, etc.) in statistical analysis, data science, and bioinformatics applications.
• Ability in scientific writing, including the ability to draft summaries and contribute to manuscript sections.
• Good communication and analytical skills are required.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials over 25 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Ability to wear an N95 respirator.

Compensation

The hourly pay range for this position is $19.33-$24.00. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.

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)