Job Description

Join the HJF Team!

HJF is seeking a

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 position entails various aspects of laboratory management. The incumbent is to be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the laboratory. Teaches the most advanced laboratory procedures and supervises the work of laboratory technicians. Provides administrative oversight to space management, personnel management, and laboratory supply management and equipment upkeep. Keeps up to date with laboratory goals of grant submissions and progress reports.


The Scientist II will work on projects on breast cancer immuno-oncology treatments including cell therapies like TIL, gamma-delta T cells, CART cells and bi-specific antibody therapeutics, IND application preparation.


This position will be in support of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center located at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland. This position support of Dr. Geeta Upadhyay, Scientific Director, CBCP, MCCRP, at the CBCP labs at USUHS campus 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD. The Murtha Cancer Center is a modern, patient-centric, tri-service military healthcare facility. Its comprehensive core of military and civilian oncologists and other cancer-trained clinicians and researchers provide multidisciplinary cancer-care delivery and patient-family support services. Our Cancer Center, the only DoD Cancer Center of Excellence within the Military Health System, offers its patients access to cutting-edge cancer diagnostic and treatment technologies.


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.