THE HENRY M. JACKSON FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
MILITARY MEDICINE 

Position Description
Research Assistant I
(Immunomonitoring Core of the Military HIV Research Program)

JOB SUMMARY:  Responsible for research and/or development in collaboration
with others for projects.   Provides laboratory and technical support to
senior technical and professional staff.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
  90% of time
1.        Performs laboratory assays, including collection and
organization of data.  Makes detailed observations about experiments.
Provides basic data analysis and interpretation, as directed by supervisor.
2.        Prepares technical reports, summaries, and protocols under
supervision.
3.        Maintains clear and accurate laboratory records, inventories and
logbooks.
4.        Performs data entry for research projects, and maintains
databases.
5.        Maintains compliance with established laboratory safety and
other procedures.  
6.        Maintains supplies in the laboratory and keep the laboratory
area clean.
7.        Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  Knowledge of standard
laboratory techniques; ability to follow general instructions; good
communication and analytical skills
Knowledge of laboratory assays such as: ELISPOT and Flow Cytometry will be
a plus
Minimum Education/Training Requirements:  Bachelors degree in a scientific
discipline
Minimum Experience:  0 to 2 years of laboratory experience
Physical Capabilities:  long periods of standing and sitting; handling
various chemicals
Required Licenses, Certification or Registration:  Radiation Safety (WRAIR)
Supervisory Responsibilities/Controls:  N/A
Work Environment:  laboratory environment


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


ANAIS ZULLY VALENCIA-MICOLTA
Manager, Immuno-monitoring Core
US Military HIV Research Program (MHRP), HJF
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research
503 Robert Grant Avenue, Room 1N16
Silver Spring MD 20910
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Ph: (301)319-9784
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