Research Technician - Lung–Brain Neurobiology

Howard Hughes Medical Institute; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and scientific training

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Opportunities in animal surgery, RNA,-

Collaborative research environment

Transition support to a new lab

Conferences and workshops

Job summary

Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Research Technician to support lung–brain research, perform mouse surgeries, tissue staining, imaging, and molecular assays, and maintain lab records. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and willingness to relocate with the lab to a new institution within the next 1–2 years.

The position offers mentoring, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to develop expertise in surgical

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in biology, neuroscience, or a related field, with relevant laboratory research experience.
• At least three years of hands-on experience working with laboratory mice, including animal handling and experimental procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and detailed experimental records.
• Excellent attention to detail, reliability, and ability to follow established experimental protocols.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Willingness to relocate with the lab to a new institution.
• Willingness to learn new experimental techniques and adapt to evolving research needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform mouse surgeries for cell population targeting, physiological monitoring, and neural activity recording.
• Perform tissue dissection, fixation, and immunostaining.
• Conduct confocal and light-sheet microscopy and assist with image acquisition, organization, and analysis.
• Learn multiplexed fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) to characterize gene expression in tissues.
• Optimize experimental protocols, troubleshoot technical problems, and maintain consistent experimental quality.
• Work collaboratively with other lab members on ongoing research projects.
• Maintain accurate records of mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, and experimental use.
• Organize and maintain laboratory inventory, including reagents, supplies, and experimental materials.
• Maintain and document laboratory protocols to ensure reproducibility and facilitate training.
• Assist with the organization, transfer, and establishment of laboratory resources and research workflows during the transition to a new institution.
• Help maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills

Mice handling

Lab record-keeping

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Willingness to relocate

Lab techniques

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in biology/neuroscience

Tools

Histology

Microscopy

RNA in situ hybridization

Mouse colony management

Job description

Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus in Ashburn, VA, seeks a Research Technician to support lung–brain research, perform mouse surgeries, tissue staining, imaging, and molecular assays, and maintain lab records. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and willingness to relocate with the lab to a new institution within the next 1–2 years.

The position offers mentoring, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities to develop expertise in surgical