Part-Time Scientist II - PMB

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a Part-Time Scientist II to develop and supervise 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 individual will be working up to 13 hours per week, no benefits aside from sick leave is provided.

This position will be in support of Department of Preventive Medicine and Biostatistics and located at both Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton/Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center.

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.

• Plans, executes, and oversees clinical research.
• Formulates experimental hypotheses and designs clinical protocols.
• Monitors scientific literature.
• Prepares written reports and manuscripts for submission to scientific journals and prepares patent applications.
• Coordinates and prepares new grant and funding applications.
• Processes and interprets experimental data.
• Makes scientific observations, maintains detailed workbooks/documentation, and ensures documentation fulfills generally accepted professional/industry standards.
• Collaborates with other technical and professional staff.
• Trains and supervises technical staff.
• 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

• Doctoral Degree required.
• Minimum of 5-8 years experience required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable environmental and clinical assessment protocols, including neurological, neurocognitive and neurophysiological assessment procedures and techniques.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate and lead a team in data collection events in military range, ensuring strict respect for all scientific, regulatory and safety criteria, and in proper coordination with the relevant military leadership.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.
  

Work Environment

• This position will take place both in an office and on military ranges.
  

Compensation

• The hourly pay range for this position is $44.76 - $72.11. Actual hourly pay will be determined based on experience, education, etc.

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.