HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Research Technician I - Jazayeri Lab

Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$19k-$24kDetected 13 days ago
HRISResearchLab ResearchAnimal ModelsCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoringAdaptabilityOrganizational Skills

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About the role

  • Exposure to a wide variety of research tasks and state-of-the-art experimental techniques in systems neuroscience.
  • Potential opportunity to attend the Society for Neuroscience (SFN) annual conference.
  • Weekly lab and team meetings to stay connected to the science and the broader research community.

Responsibilities

  • Perform chamber cleaning and maintenance for monkey subjects.
  • Conduct or support MRI procedures under the direction of senior researchers.
  • Sterilize supplies and maintain lab equipment to ensure a safe and functional research environment.
  • General Research Support:
  • Partner with researchers and other technicians in a collaborative, team-oriented capacity.
  • Contribute to existing research programs rather than developing independent research projects.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's or master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related life sciences field.
  • 0-2 years of research experience as a Research Technician or in a comparable role.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of colleagues in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary research environment.
  • Prior experience in animal care or as a lab technical assistant.
  • Familiarity with animal care protocols and IACUC compliance.
  • The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
  • Required:
  • Complete comfort working with animals - particularly non-human primates - on a regular basis.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
  • Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform tasks independently after an initial training period.
  • Flexible and adaptable - comfortable navigating shifting priorities and dynamic lab demands.
  • Preferred:
  • Background or coursework in neuroscience or a related discipline.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time

Skills

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  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all.
  • Lab Overview
  • The Jazayeri Lab (Jazlab), led by Dr.
  • For more information, visit https://jazlab.org/

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.
  • Hourly The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  • Potential opportunity to attend the Society for Neuroscience (SFN) annual conference.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  • Support environmental health and safety (EHS) compliance, including leading and preparing for lab inspections.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

Company info

  • For more information, visit https://jazlab.org/ About the Role We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented Research Technician I to join the Jazayeri Lab.
  • We are seeking a motivated, adaptable, and team-oriented Research Technician I to join the Jazayeri Lab.

Equal opportunity

  • Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
  • Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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