HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI
Research Technician- Brainard Lab
University of California, San Francisco
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$5,183 more — $99,341 — moves this role to Level III and 3 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $99,341 would place this position at wage Level III. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Biological Technicians" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Biological Technicians (19-4021) · San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Primary Work Address: 1550 4th Street, Suite 190, San Francisco, CA, 94158-0724 Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account.
- Michael Brainard in our neuroscience research group at the University of California, San Francisco.
- Michael Brainard is interested in how experience acts on the nervous system to shape behavior.
Responsibilities
- Work efficiently and cooperatively with a team of researchers in support of projects.
- Perform established experimental procedures and operate a variety of instruments and other scientific equipment.
- Perform inventory of chemicals and supplies
- Help manage laboratory bird colony including preparation and changing of water bottles and food trays.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Neuroscience, Bioengineering or a related field.
- Prior practical experience with techniques described above.
- Knowledge of basic principles of neuroscience and molecular biology, gained through coursework or experience.
- Read literature relevant to research areas as required.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise.
- 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
- ability to see and hear within normal parameters
- ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.
- 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.
- Please Note:
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.
- 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.
- Compensation and Benefits
Benefits
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- order laboratory supplies and stock laboratory areas as required.
- Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Company info
- Being part of research projects with potential for authorship on research papers.
Equal opportunity
- HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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