Neuroscience Research Technician I - Lab & Animal Care

HHMI; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

HHMI’s Jazlab at MIT is seeking a Research Technician I to support both animal care and wet lab work in a fast-paced neuroscience environment. The role emphasizes working with non-human primates, data collection, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across MIT and affiliated labs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors or Masters in Neuroscience or related life sciences, with 0–2 years of research experience, strong organization, independence after training, and a collaborative mindset to contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a closely related life sciences field.
• 0-2 years of research experience as a Research Technician or in a comparable role.
• Comfort working with non-human primates on a regular basis.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving skills and ability to work independently after training.
• Ability to work with a diverse, fast-paced, interdisciplinary research environment.
• Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and dynamic lab demands.

Responsibilities

• Animal Care (~50% of role): Provide daily husbandry care for non-human primates (monkeys), including feeding, watering, and general welfare monitoring.
• Conduct chamber cleaning and maintenance for monkey subjects.
• Perform behavior-based observation, training, and data collection.
• Assist with surgeries and provide pre- and post-operative care.
• Conduct or support MRI procedures under the direction of senior researchers.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related life sciences

Job description

HHMI’s Jazlab at MIT is seeking a Research Technician I to support both animal care and wet lab work in a fast-paced neuroscience environment. The role emphasizes working with non-human primates, data collection, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across MIT and affiliated labs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelors or Masters in Neuroscience or related life sciences, with 0–2 years of research experience, strong organization, independence after training, and a collaborative mindset to contribute