Intern - BSOS

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an Intern whose work will involve performance of a variety of laboratory tasks supporting translational military trauma research. Candidate will conduct technical work involving a variety of laboratory support duties. These may include data acquisition, data analysis, and assist in the interpretation of data.

This position will be in support of the Battlefield Shock and Organ Support (BSOS) Research Program at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS).

BSOS is dedicated to novel solutions for warfighter survivability and ability to return to duty after combat-related injury. The program unites military and civilian partners from academia and industry for scientifically rigorous and operationally relevant combat casualty care research, with a focus on prolonged care paradigms in large-scale combat operations - the most challenging clinical conditions imaginable. BSOS develops therapeutic, device, technique, and training solutions designed to create more time for resuscitation, chronologically or biologically.

This 10-week summer internship is an opportunity for an undergraduate student to get involved with BSOS research across large-animal work, computational modeling, and translational trauma research, embedding with the team to contribute to an active project.

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.

• Assists in assembling equipment and in preparing materials for experiments. Prepares reagents, solutions, and culture media.
• Maintains and provides custodial care for laboratory specimens, slides, models, equipment, supplies, and glassware.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Assists in conducting semi-routine experiments and analyses.
• Assists in data acquisition, data analysis, and interpretation of data.
• 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.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 0-2 years experience required.
• Currently enrolled undergraduate student in good academic standing; biomedical engineering, biology, or related field preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Familiarity with general principles of biomedical research.
• Comfort working in an animal and/or wet-lab environment.

Work Environment

• This position will take place primarily in a lab and office setting.

Compensation

• The hourly pay for this position is $18.75.

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.