Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a

Laboratory Technician Supervisor

to perform laboratory procedures and provide supervision to section technicians in support of Serology/Diagnostics and Countermeasures Branch (DCB). The Laboratory Technician Supervisor will oversee all testing and laboratory operations within the College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited HIV Diagnostic and Reference Laboratory (HDRL) in DCB, Center for Infectious Disease Research (CIDR) at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). HDRL provides clinical laboratory support for Department of Defense Medical Treatment Facilities, US Army European Command, US Army Central Command, US Medical Entrance Processing Command, and US Military research initiatives.


HDRL conducts clinical immunological and serological assays to include, but not limited to, HIV-1 EIA, HCV EIA, HBsAg, HBsAg neutralization, anti-HBs, anti-HB core, HIV-1 WB, and Rapid Tests. HDRL also conducts molecular diagnostic, clinical and therapeutic monitoring assays to include, but not limited to, qualitative HIV, HCV, and SARS-CoV-2, quantitative HIV, HCV viral load, HIV Drug resistance genotype, and research molecular assays. The incumbent will work with the HDRL Laboratory Director, Senior Laboratory Manager, and Quality Assurance Manager to establish standards, develop or modify analytical and/or test methods, and will be responsible for the efficiency/accuracy of all analyses and testing performed in the Serology Laboratory Section as well as the Clinical Molecular Section in the absence of the Molecular Technical Supervisor. The incumbent will work in a multidisciplinary environment consisting of US Military, Department Army Civilian, Contractor, and visiting Scientists.


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.