Study Support Technician I – Aquatics (Temp-to-Hire) (Multiple Positions)

Howard Hughes Medical Institute•Ashburn, VA

8d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides standard animal husbandry and technical support services in the Aquatics department. Under minimal supervision, the role focuses on ensuring the highest standard of animal care and welfare while supporting Janelia researchers working with larval zebrafish and Danionella. We are hiring multiple Aquatics Technicians across both areas to support this growth. This is a 3-month temporary position with the potential to be extended or become permanent based on business needs.

Requirements

Six months of experience working with vertebrate animal species.
Ability to identify changes in an animal's behavior or health and provide basic prescribed treatments.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and learn tasks quickly.
Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs.
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, rapidly changing team environment to accomplish mutual goals.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with research scientists, laboratory technical staff, administrative staff, management, outside contractors, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

College degree in life science or a related field preferred.
Experience in a basic or applied science research setting preferred. This could include academic, industry, or non-profit.
Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Perform animal husbandry and animal care support services to multiple aquatic species (e.g., providing feed, clean tanks, daily observations of each animal, and water filtration system maintenance).
Clean and sanitize animal holding or procedure rooms.
Provide environmental enrichment appropriate to the species housed.
Provide other minor technical support for species housed (e.g., crossing, fin clips, performing injections, clinical treatments) as directed.
Set up breeding units of zebrafish and Danionella as directed.
Use databases for animal recordkeeping, including but not limited to animal housing and study support.
Assist with receiving, stocking, and maintenance of all supply inventories.
Maintain and record appropriate data for all duties completed.