Mouse Research Technician for Lung–Brain Circuits

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI); Ashburn (VA); In loco; USD 45.000 - 57.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Mentoring and scientific training

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities to develop imaging and F

Collaborative environment

Descrizione del lavoro

HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn seeks a Research Technician to support lung-brain communication studies. You will perform mouse surgeries, tissue processing, imaging, and molecular assays while helping maintain records and inventory.

The role supports the lab’s transition to a new institution and requires relocation within 1–2 years. The ideal candidate has hands-on mouse experience, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn new techniques.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, neuroscience, or related field with relevant laboratory experience.
• At least three years of hands-on experience with laboratory mice (handling and procedures).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed records.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow protocols.
• Willingness to relocate with the lab to a new institution.

Mansioni

• Perform mouse surgeries for cell targeting, monitoring, and neural activity recording.
• Perform tissue dissection, fixation, and immunostaining.
• Conduct confocal and light-sheet microscopy and assist with image acquisition and analysis.
• Learn and perform multiplexed FISH to characterize gene expression.
• Maintain records of mouse colonies and organize lab inventory.
• Assist with organizing resources during lab transition to a new institution.

Conoscenze

Mice handling

Laboratory organization

Detail-oriented

Independent & collaborative work

Formazione

Bachelor's or Master's in biology/neuroscience

Strumenti

Mouse surgeries

Histology

Immunohistochemistry

RNA in situ hybridization

Confocal microscopy

Descrizione del lavoro

HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn seeks a Research Technician to support lung-brain communication studies. You will perform mouse surgeries, tissue processing, imaging, and molecular assays while helping maintain records and inventory.

The role supports the lab’s transition to a new institution and requires relocation within 1–2 years. The ideal candidate has hands-on mouse experience, strong organizational skills, and a willingness to learn new techniques.