Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) · 22 hours ago
Study Support Technician – Rodent Breeding & Husbandry (Temp-to-Hire)
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $29.21/hr
0+ years expHoward Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is seeking a Study Support Technician to provide standard services related to animal husbandry and technical procedures to support scientific research at Janelia. The role involves ensuring the highest degree of animal care and welfare while assisting researchers with various laboratory animal species.
BiotechnologyClinical TrialsHealth CareMedicalMedical Device
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)
Receive, examine and properly house incoming animal shipments
Clean and sanitize animal holding or procedure rooms
Provide environmental enrichment appropriate to the species housed
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
Provide other minor technical support for species housed (e.g. restraining animals, collecting blood, performing injections, clinical treatments) as directed
Qualification
Required
Six months of experience working with vertebrate animal species
Ability to learn tasks quickly
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs
Ability to complete multiple requests and assignments as directed
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, rapidly changing environment to accomplish mutual goals
Excellent interpersonal and communication, written and verbal, skills to deal effectively with research scientists, laboratory technical staff, administrative staff, and management
Preferred
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in life science or any other related field preferred
Experience in a basic or applied science research setting preferred. This could include academic, industry, or non-profit
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.
1001-5000 employees
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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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