Intern - HIV

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking an Intern  to perform laboratory and technical assistance to senior technical and professional staff in investigating the antibody binding-site concentrations and binding affinities of polyclonal antibodies in sera samples towards targets.

This position will be in support of the Laboratory of Adjuvant and Antigen Research (LAAR)/Adjuvant Formulation Section (AFS). Successful candidate will be involved in determining antibody binding-site concentrations in sera samples from animal studies, under the supervision of a scientist. The intern will also be involved in assisting the preparation and optimization of liposome formulations, and characterization by biophysical techniques.

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.

Note: This site requires that non U.S. Citizens reside in the United States for three of the five recent years. 

• Maintains compliance with established laboratory safety and other procedures.
• Assists in assembling equipment and in preparing materials, reagents, and samples for experiments.
• Ensures the proper disposal of infectious and hazardous materials.
• Applies quality control measures as outlined/required by the protocol. Provides basic data analysis.
• Performs laboratory research projects, including collection and organization of data, and maintaining databases. Makes detailed observations on experiments.
• Assists in the preparation of reports, and research summaries.
• Follows instructions and standard operating procedures to perform expected tasks.
• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of standard laboratory techniques.
• Ability to follow general instructions.
• Knowledgeable in Word, Excel and GraphPad prism.
• Good communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a T1/Public Trust background check.

Work Environment  

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

Some positions or sites may require that the incumbent be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination may be required.

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.