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Study Support Technician I – Aquatics (Temp-to-Hire) (Multiple Positions)

Janelia Research Campus, USA · Contract

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About the role

  • Under minimal supervision, the role focuses on ensuring the highest standard of animal care and welfare while supporting Janelia researchers working with larval zebrafish and Danionella.
  • Please note, this is a 3-month temporary position with the potential to be extended or become permanent based on business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Perform animal husbandry and animal care support services to multiple aquatic species (e.g., providing feed, clean tanks, daily observations of each animal, and water filtration system maintenance).
  • Provide other minor technical support for species housed (e.g., crossing, fin clips, performing injections, clinical treatments) as directed.
  • Use databases for animal recordkeeping, including but not limited to animal housing and study support.
  • Maintain and record appropriate data for all duties completed.

Requirements

  • An opportunity to broaden research experience in a collaborative environment supporting Janelia's whole-brain vertebrate neuroscience program.
  • The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
  • Six months of experience working with vertebrate animal species.
  • Experience in a basic or applied science research setting preferred. This could include academic, industry, or non-profit.
  • Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • Ability to identify changes in an animal's behavior or health and provide basic prescribed treatments.
  • Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and learn tasks quickly.
  • Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, rapidly changing team environment to accomplish mutual goals.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with research scientists, laboratory technical staff, administrative staff, management, outside contractors, and vendors.
  • Physical Requirements:
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time

Nice to have

  • College degree in life science or a related field preferred.
  • Experience in a basic or applied science research setting preferred.
  • This could include academic, industry, or non-profit.

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.

Benefits

  • A team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an environment of collaboration.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

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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