Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Scientist I develop and conduct research projects. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions, products, and problems. Develops new technologies and protocols.

This position will be in support of the Complex Exposure Threats Center of Excellence (CETCE) at the VA Medical Center in Washington, DC. This research position will support the center’s human subjects research portfolio focused on environmental exposures and health outcomes, by focusing on managing and implementing a health monitoring research protocol and contributing to a collaborative project. Applicants who can support and independently oversee research methodology implementation, achieving clearly defined scientific objectives, will be given priority. The selected candidate will lead and coordinate with staff to ensure successful project execution, including meeting milestones related to data sharing and sponsor reporting. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of data collection, analysis, and interpretation to maintain high standards of quality and integrity. Adherence to research protocols and data accuracy is paramount, including the cleaning and scoring of measures for comprehensive statistical analysis and modeling. The Scientist I will provide oversight and review for junior team members, fostering a collaborative environment. The role also involves coordinating with internal and external project collaborators to ensure the seamless integration of multidisciplinary efforts. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsive to project timelines, resources, and ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards.

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

• Support ongoing human subjects research focused on environmental exposures and health outcomes.
• Participate in active data collection from participants.
• Conduct data quality assessments for accuracy and validity, ensuring compliance. Establish and maintain database files and progress reports for studies, projects, and programs.
• Perform signal processing on biophysiological measures such as EEG or PPG.
• Perform scientific literature searches, identification, and retrieval.
• Perform administrative duties such as:
• Developing protocol manuals and data collection instruments.
• Responding to requests and questions from individuals, institutions, government agencies, and funding agencies.
• Assists with preparing and submitting grants, manuscripts, technical reports, and presentations, including editing and formatting documents. Distributes manuscripts and reports to all scientific collaborators as required.
• Collaborate with other research staff, investigators, referring providers, and scientific leads both within the assigned research site and across other research sites as needed for recruitment, best practices, training, and other purposes, as needed.
• Trains and supervises laboratory technicians, as needed.
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assigned Lead: May recommend the following: employee hiring, disciplinary action, and starting salaries; provide input on employee performance evaluations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Doctorate Degree in Biology, Psychology, Environmental Health, Public Health, or a related field. required.
• Minimum of 2-5 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable complex scientific procedures and techniques.
• Experience in authoring technical papers, presentations, and reports.
• Ability to deliver and present complex scientific concepts to a broad grange of audiences.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
• Ability to obtain a Without Compensation (WOC) appointment with the DC VA Medical Center.

Physical Capabilities

• Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods

Work Environment

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

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $77,600-$99,700. Actual salary 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.

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.