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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 hour ago

Research Technician- Sarvestani Lab

Ithaca, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$16.73/hr - $27.21/hr

2+ years exp

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Research Technician I to join the Sarvestani Lab at Cornell University. The role involves assisting with animal care, laboratory organization, and ongoing lab projects related to neuroscience research.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain tree shrew colony (carrying out husbandry, hand-rearing, animal identification and general animal care, as well as ordering supplies)

Assist with ongoing lab projects e.g., tissue processing, histology, animal surgery, behavioral training

Interface with veterinary staff and other labs; serve as lab safety officer and representative to institutional safety and animal oversight groups

Prepare and order necessary laboratory supplies. May work with vendors to address equipment, reagent, or supply issues

Receive and organize laboratory reagents and consumables, track inventory

Organize lab meetings and social outings

Analyze experimental data; address methodological problems in experimental protocols and interpret results

Record experimental results and maintain accurate lab records, provide oral and written reports as requested

Participate in regular meetings with relevant lab personnel and the PI

Qualification

Biological SciencesAnimal HandlingLaboratory ExperienceColony ManagementProgramming AbilityOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal CommunicationTeamwork

Required

B.A. or B.S. in Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Neuroscience, or related STEM discipline is required

Experience and comfort with handling small animals is required

Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities are required

Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently are required

Preferred

Two years of laboratory experience is strongly preferred

Prior experience in colony management of small animals (mice) is a plus

Programming ability is a plus

Willingness to work after-hours or weekends, from time to time, related to animal care

Benefits

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Exceptional health benefits

Retirement plans

Time off

A range of recognition and wellness programs

Company

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

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Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.

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