Research Technician - Fly Facility
Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in neuroscience and imaging. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually distinctive environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders pursue a small number of scientific questions with potential for transformative impact. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community. It is a uniquely innovative and collaborative atmosphere that reflects HHMI’s reputation for excellence.
About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail to join our team in the Fly Facility department. As a Research Technician, you will work closely with the current team to provide support for Janelia’s scientific community working with Drosophila and C. elegans.
What we provide:
- A competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- An opportunity to gain research experience in a collaborative environment
- Professional development opportunities including attending conferences.
- A supportive team that works together to continuously improve the services we offer to support science.
What you’ll do:
- Maintain collections of Drosophila and C.elegans strains for experimental purposes – manually, utilizing robotics, and cryopreservation.
- Independently perform genetic experiments using complex phenotype scoring and/or fluorescent markers.
- Maintain and record data in a FileMaker database.
- May use software applications to assemble, manipulate, format and/or perform statistical analyses of data.
- Document progress of daily tasks and long term projects for both independent and team tasks.
- May develop new protocols when necessary to improve processes.
- Prepare and ship strains of Drosophila and C. elegans to collaborators.
- Perform technical procedures such as microinjection.
- Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining the most suitable methods to be used in research.
- May demonstrate and explain various laboratory techniques to laboratory personnel, students and others.
- Actively contribute to laboratory meetings and planning sessions.
What you bring:
- Bachelor of Science degree in an appropriate field of science or technology or equivalent in education and experience AND two to four years of related research experience; or, an advanced degree in an appropriate area of science or technology AND one or more years of related laboratory experience.
- Experience with Drosophila or C. elegans genetics preferred.
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, work independently, use good judgment, and monitor completion of assigned duties. Accountable for projects.
- Ability to operate complex scientific equipment.
- Good color vision
- Must be able to work in a dynamic and agile environment.
- Must be able to work in a team environment effectively.
- Good documentation and organizational skills.
We are recruiting for this position with an anticipated start date of early June 2023 or later.
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:
This job description sets forth the job’s principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word “may,” the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are “essential functions” of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Compensation and Benefits
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. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
Compensation Range
$42,900.00 (minimum) - $53,700.00 (midpoint) - $69,740.00 (maximum)
Pay Type:
Annual
HHMI’s salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.