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HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Research Technician- Brainard Lab

University of California, San Francisco · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$94k-$724kDetected 30 days ago
HRISMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationMentoring

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.
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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.
  • 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.
  • HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers.

Company info

  • We are seeking several Research Technicians to support the lab of Dr.
  • Being part of research projects with potential for authorship on research papers.

Equal opportunity

  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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