Intern - BSOS

Join the HJF Team! Job Description HJF is seeking an Intern whose work will involve performance of a variety of laboratory tasks supporting translational military trauma research. The candidate will conduct technical work involving 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. 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. Responsibilities Assists in assembling equipment and preparing materials for experiments, including reagents, solutions, and culture media. Maintains 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, including required training. Qualifications 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 laboratory 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, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, health savings, and retirement plans. 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 with access to compensation information cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is in response to a formal complaint, consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information, or in furtherance of an investigation. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine