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Subject: Part Time Lab Assistant Position Description: HJF is seeking a Part Time Laboratory Assistant to support the Military HIV Research Program (MHRP) located at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR) in Silver Spring, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to MHRP. Responsibilities are to provide routine semi-technical work involving a variety of laboratory support duties. Work involves performance of a variety of laboratory tasks of minimal complexity to assist in the maintenance and operation of a research or analytical laboratory. Responsibilities: 1. Assists in assembling equipment and in preparing materials for experiments. 2. Prepares reagents, solutions, and culture media. 3. Maintains and provides custodial care for laboratory specimens, slides, models, equipment, supplies, and glassware. 4. Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies. 5. Assists in conducting semi-routine experiments and analyses. 6. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies; ability to follow detailed instructions; ability to handle multiple tasks Minimum Education/Training Requirements: High School graduate, college level lab course work may be considered to meet this requirement. Minimum Experience: 0 to 2 years of laboratory experience Physical Capabilities: handles glassware and chemical solutions Work Environment: laboratory environment Contact Person: Nicole Mazzella Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Website URL: http://careers.hjf.org