Genomics Research Tech II - Brain Development & Single-Cell

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Career growth

Mentorship

Authorship opportunities

Scripps community

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) seeks a Research Technician II to support genomic studies of brain development and neurodevelopmental disease mechanisms. The role involves mouse handling, molecular biology, genomics, and single-cell sequencing workflows in a collaborative lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a life sciences degree and 2–4 years of related academic-lab experience, with strong record-keeping and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences required; master’s degree considered.
• 2–4 years of relevant academic lab experience required.
• Experience with mouse handling, colony management, tissue collection, genotyping, or related procedures.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning).
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique.
• Familiarity with genomics or single-cell workflows is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform mouse-related lab work: husbandry, colony tracking, genotyping, tissue collection, and molecular analysis.
• Assist with CRISPR perturbation experiments and genomic analysis.
• Carry out DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, and sequencing prep.
• Support single-cell genomics workflows and library preparation.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures and organize reagents and data records.
• Adhere to biosafety, animal research, and lab compliance policies.

Skills

Mouse handling

Genomics experience

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Master’s degree welcome

Tools

PCR

qPCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Genotyping

CRISPR workflows

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) seeks a Research Technician II to support genomic studies of brain development and neurodevelopmental disease mechanisms. The role involves mouse handling, molecular biology, genomics, and single-cell sequencing workflows in a collaborative lab environment.

The ideal candidate has a life sciences degree and 2–4 years of related academic-lab experience, with strong record-keeping and the ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.