HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Research Technician I - Kronauer Lab

Rockefeller University, USA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 3 hours ago
HRISResearchCommunicationMentoringOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Research Technician I to join the Kronauer Laboratory at Rockefeller University.
  • The Kronauer Lab studies the behavior, ecology, evolution, and neurobiology of social insects, with a particular focus on ants.
  • This is a role well-suited for someone seeking a long-term position and looking to grow within a stable, productive research environment.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain ant colonies on a regular schedule, including watering, feeding, cleaning, and general husbandry.
  • Manage colony storage procedures, including placing designated colonies into freezer storage and returning them according to established schedules.
  • Assist and collaborate with other laboratory personnel and team members as needed on a variety of research projects that span from behavioral tracking to genome engineering
  • Collaborate with lab members on ongoing research projects spanning behavioral tracking, genome engineering, and other areas of active investigation - with the understanding that research involvement will grow over time as husbandry and operational tasks become more routine.
  • Perform routine laboratory maintenance, including dishwashing, bottle preparation, restocking supplies, and maintaining inventories of laboratory consumables.

Requirements

  • Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • The ideal candidate is genuinely excited about working with insects and contributing to a collaborative research environment.
  • Successful candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable performing routine operational tasks with consistency.

Nice to have

  • Previous experience working with insects, animals, husbandry, laboratory operations, or research environments.
  • Prior laboratory or research experience is helpful but not required.
  • Biology, neuroscience, ecology, entomology, or other science-related backgrounds are welcome but not required.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
  • reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
  • dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard
  • communication skills using the spoken word

Compensation

  • Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
  • HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data.
  • Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
  • Compensation and Benefits
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Equal opportunity

  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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