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The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine · 3 days ago

Postdoctoral Fellow- MED

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$50K/yr - $70K/yr

0+ years exp

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to initiate and carry out research projects in collaboration with a research team, focusing on blood coagulation and platelet biology in support of Dr. Kathleen Pratt's lab.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assists in designing, developing, executing, and implementing scientific research and/or development

Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories to potential inventions and products

Perform specialized laboratory research utilizing experimental protocols which involves specialized procedures

Collect and handles samples and keeps detailed records of experiments

Make scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards

Maintain clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and logbooks. Performs data entry for research projects and maintains databases

Assist with the preparation of data for presentations at scientific meetings and for publication in 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 role

Qualification

Platelet biologyBlood coagulationHemostasisMicrofluidics assaysConfocal microscopyFlow cytometryGene editing techniquesTroubleshootingCommunicationTeamwork

Required

Doctoral degree in molecular or cell biology, biophysical chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, or a closely related field

Minimum of 0-5 years' experience required

Knowledge of appropriate scientific area; ability to analyze and interpret data

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following for this position: platelet biology, blood coagulation and hemostasis, microfluidics assays, confocal microscopy

Experience with standard cell culture, flow cytometry and biochemical/biophysical methods

Cutting-edge gene editing techniques; microfluidics assays to analyze clotting kinetics; confocal and multi-photon microscopy; and various hemostasis-related assays

Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public trust clearance

Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs

Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

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.