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HJF is seeking a Biosafety and Logistics Technician II to maintain equipment and supplies including inventory, issue, minor repair, cleanliness and packaging. The Logistics Technician will maintains and continues to develop current systems to manage issued equipment and stock levels for the department.

This position will be in support of Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), Operational Infectious Diseases (OID). OID conducts on-going, laboratory-based surveillance of US military populations in unique environments to quantify and study the etiology of infectious illnesses. Test specimens are collected from ongoing surveillance programs and from special investigations of febrile illnesses and pneumonia among military personnel or civilians (recruits, forces afloat, deployed forces, outbreaks of concern, and border populations). In addition to the utilization of portable, rapid assay technologies to identify pathogens in the field, test specimens and limited epidemiologic data, when approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), are provided to the NHRC laboratory where diagnostics and, in some instances, in-depth pathogen characterization is conducted. Results are provided to sponsors, the Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center, local investigators and collaborators and, when applicable, county health units in order to guide proper responses that ultimately affect both the readiness of US forces and the safety of public health. 

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.

• Maintains equipment and supplies including inventory, issue, minor repair, cleanliness and packaging.
• Maintains and continues to develop current systems to manage issued equipment and stock levels for the department and prepare correspondence regarding management of these items including notifying supervisors of procurement requirements for supplies, equipment and services.
• Maintains and continues to develop current systems to manage issued equipment and stock levels for the department and prepare correspondence regarding management of these items including notifying supervisors of procurement requirements for supplies, equipment and services.
• Recommends procurement specifications, confers with vendors and manufacturers and solicits preliminary pricing information within the scope of Foundation policy.
• Transports or arranges for transportation of equipment, supplies, documents and material as directed by supervisor.
• Assists property managers by tracking the location and use of inventoried items.
• 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; At least 2 years of college.  Associates degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years + of relative experience required

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of substantive University and Foundation programs and their relationship to the relationship to the logistical support functions within the department.
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of the mission, duties, priorities, commitments and program objectives of the department and the ability to respond to fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to learn and retain knowledge of supervisors policies, preferences, obligations and professional interests.
• Ability to learn and obtain knowledge of medical, military and law enforcement terminology as they apply to the logistical requirements and mission of the program.
• Skilled in operating a computer for basic word processing and data entry.
• US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a T3/Secret Clearance

Physical Capabilities 

• Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
• Ability to climb, pull, and lift heavy objects

Work Environment

• This position occasionally may be required to work in remote areas under extreme environmental conditions including heat and cold.

Compensation 

• The likely salary range for this position is $37,950 - $61,300 annually.  This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary.  Final salary will be determined based on market analysis, experience, and education. 

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)