Research Technician - Rubin Lab
Howard Hughes Medical Institute•Ashburn, VA
•$45,760 - $57,200•Onsite
About The Position
We are engaged in a multiyear project to determine the compositions and cellular locations of hundreds of evolutionarily conserved protein complexes used by neurons and glia. This project involves germline genetic engineering in Drosophila to add epitope tags to proteins. These tags allow determination of cellular locations by advanced imaging methods, and measure protein-protein interactions by affinity purification and mass spectrometry.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology (or related field of life sciences or chemistry) or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
- Prior hands-on lab experience obtained through undergraduate research, internships, or employment.
- Willingness to be trained and learn new techniques.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to follow instructions carefully, and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Prior undergraduate lab experience
Responsibilities
- Perform routine lab tasks such as plasmid DNA purification and PCR reactions following established protocols
- Assist with collecting fly samples and preparing/processing fly tissue for data collection and microscopy imaging and other basic experimental procedures
- Accurately document experimental procedures and results
- Support senior lab members with day-to-day research activities
- Work efficiently to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines
- Collaborate effectively with lab members and contribute positively to a team-based environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- Professional development opportunities through internal and external conferences and workshops
- On-site childcare
- Free gyms
- Available on-campus housing
- Social and dining spaces
- Convenient shuttle bus service to Janelia from the Washington D.C. metro area
- Exceptional health benefits
- Retirement plans
- Time off
- Recognition programs
- Wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
