Join the HJF Team!

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.

• Initiates appropriate search criteria for research efforts and other Tissue Repository efforts as prioritized by the Director.
• Reviews tissue samples and slides to validate diagnoses and other clinical parameters and to ensure adequacy of tissue for research and other efforts.
• Prepares all specimens for histological or molecular analysis.
• Prepares, submits, and reviews all digital images as necessary to support above efforts. As needed, will annotate slides in support of histologic or molecular analysis.
• Responsible for accurate entry of all pathology-related data into the appropriate databases and datasheets; prepares reports and at the request of the Director, Biobank.
• Advises the Director on issues related to use of Tissue Repository materials for research and other efforts.
• As needed participates in development of policies and procedures related to Tissue Repository efforts.
• Maintains positive relationships with allied pathology units to include WRNMMC DPALS.

• Attends scientific, clinical and administrative meetings of the Joint Pathology Center and as otherwise directed.
• 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.

• Extensite knowledge and expertise in working with breast related diseases.
• Knowledge of baisc laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions, ability to handle multiple tasks.

• This position will take place primarily in an office, clinic, or hospital setting.

• Doctoral Degree- MD
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensure to practice medicine within the continental United States; Board certified or board eligible for certification in the specialty associated with the clinical research program.

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)