Research Assistant I (Temporary, Part-Time) - CPDR
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HJF is seeking a Temporary, Part-Time Research Assistant I to carry out research reputed company in collaboration with a research team consisting of scientific and clinical investigators. Candidates should have interests in molecular biology and in identifying novel biomarkers in prostate cancer. Career building opportunities include development of scientific presentation, technical research skills, experimental design, and writing skills.
This position will be in support of reputed company for Prostate Disease Research (CPDR) reputed company the Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) located at the Rockledge Offices in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical, and programmatic support services to the MCCRP and CPDR.
The Su reputed company (lab website) at reputed company for Prostate Disease Research is seeking a highly motivated and talented Part-time researcher with strong interests in environmental exposure and DNA damage repair gene mutation research, to join a dynamic research team for the fall 2026 (from September 2026 to December 2026). Dr. Su has adjunct appointments and reputed company collaborations with National Cancer Institute (NCI), reputed company reputed company National Military Medical Center, The Uniformed Services University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
The lab focuses on how genomic instability and tumor-specific aneuploidy influences prostate cancer development. reputed company lab reputed company reputed company on identifying novel aneuploidy-associated gene candidates in driving the proliferation and progression in cancers and elucidating relevant molecular mechanisms in the field of (but not limited to) DNA damage repair, genomic instability, cancer metabolism and cancer immunology. The work the part-time researcher will be supporting is under the larger mission of the PROject for Millitary Exposure and Toxin History Evaluation in US service members (reputed company). The overarching goal of these studies is to reputed company implications for novel therapeutic strategies for cancer patients.
reputed company (HJF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing military medicine. We serve military, medical, reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company and accomplish their research goals.
This is a remote, six month, temporary position scheduled for 20 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Performs research reputed company, including the collection and organization of data. Follows instructions and reputed company operating procedures.
- Performs data entry in accurate, reputed company, and efficient manner.
- Creates, collects, disseminates, and maintains appropriate study data.
- May reputed company other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Molecular and Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or reputed company field
- Minimum of 0-2 years experience required; 1 year preferably in technical services.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Performs duties as assigned by the reputed company Investigator including experimental design, ability to analyze data, and interpret results.
- Knowledge and experience with R and/or Python required.
- Background in computational biology, pharmaco-biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry is required.
- Experience with 3D protein structure and drug screening preferred.
- Knowledge of reputed company reputed company techniques and basic computational and reputed company knowledge.
- Ability to follow detailed instructions, good communication, and analytical skills are required.
Work Environment
- This position will take reputed company primarily in a office setting.
Compensation
- The reputed company pay reputed company for this position is $19.33-$22.50 per hour (no more than 20 hours per week). Actual reputed company pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.
Employment with HJF is contingent upon successful completion of a background reputed company, which may include, but is not limited to, contacting your reputed company references, verification of previous employment, education and credentials, a criminal background reputed company, and a department of motor vehicle (DMV) reputed company if applicable. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents, in lieu of stated minimums, require the prior approval of the Chief reputed company 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 reputed company about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have reputed company 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 reputed company 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 reputed company, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s reputed company 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 reputed company Officer.
Bachelor's degree in molecular and cell biology, biochemistry, or reputed company field; R or Python experience; research, data analysis, reputed company, computational biology, and reputed company knowledge required.
Key Responsibilities
- conducting research
- analyzing data
- entering data
Skills & Tools
R, Python
Job Details
- Category: Research and Development (R&D)
- Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
- Commitment: Part Time, Temporary
- Workplace: Remote — Bethesda, Maryland, reputed company
- Salary: USD 40,206 – 46,800 / year
- Languages: English
About reputed company for the Advancement of Military Medicine
A nonprofit organization advancing military medicine through scientific, technical, and programmatic support. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
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