Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 1 month ago
Research Technician - Flavell Lab
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.40/hr - $29.93/hrHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Research Technician to join the Flavell Lab at MIT in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The role involves conducting experiments to understand neural circuits and their relation to complex behaviors in C. elegans, contributing to fundamental discoveries in neuroscience.
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Responsibilities
Conduct molecular, genetic, optogenetic, imaging, and behavioral experiments in *C. elegans* to investigate how neural circuits generate complex behaviors
Participate in the design, planning, and execution of experiments
Analyze and interpret large-scale datasets using quantitative and/or computational methods
Engage in creative, hypothesis-driven research that contributes to the lab’s scientific directions and discoveries
Assist with lab management, organization, equipment maintenance, and safety compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, or a related scientific field
Familiarity with molecular biology techniques (e.g., plasmid cloning, western blotting, genetic crosses) and experimental approaches in neuroscience (e.g., electrophysiology or calcium imaging)
Basic coding familiarity (Python, Julia, R, or Matlab)
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to analyze data and prepare figures suitable for publication
A highly motivated, organized, and creative mindset, with the ability to work effectively in a team and balance immersive research with basic lab support tasks
Preferred
Strong quantitative and/or computational skills preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay
Exceptional health benefits
Retirement plans
Time off
A range of recognition and wellness programs
Company
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
Founded in 1953, HHMI invests in scientists at all career stages who make discoveries that advance human health and our fundamental understanding of biology.
Founded in 1953
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
Salt Lake Community College
2017-08-31Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Boyana Konforti
Director, Scientific Strategy & Development
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