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Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 6 days ago

Study Support Technician – Aquatics (Temp-to-Hire)

Ashburn, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20/hr - $29.21/hr

0+ years exp

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a leading research institution dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge. The Study Support Technician will provide animal husbandry and technical support services in the Aquatics department, ensuring high standards of animal care while assisting researchers in a collaborative environment.

BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform animal husbandry and animal care support services to multiple species (e.g. providing feed, water, clean cages, and daily observations of each animal)

Clean and sanitize animal holding or procedure rooms

Provide environmental enrichment appropriate to the species housed

Provide other minor technical support for species housed (e.g. restraining animals, collecting blood, performing injections, clinical treatments) as directed

Set-up breeding units of rodents and zebrafish as directed

Use databases for animal recordkeeping, including but not limited to, animal housing and study support

Assist with receiving, stocking and maintenance of all supply inventories

Maintain and record appropriate data for all duties completed

Qualification

Animal husbandryTechnical supportLife science degreeMicrosoft OfficeBehavior observationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

College degree in life science or any other related field preferred

Six months of experience working with vertebrate animal species

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

Preferred

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

Benefits

Competitive pay

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.

Founded in 1953

Chevy Chase, Maryland, USA

1001-5000 employees