Temporary Research Technician - Media Prep

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About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong attention to detail to join the Media Facility team as a Temporary Research Technician. In this role, you will work closely with the current team to provide support for Janelia's independent labs, project teams, and visiting scientists for their groundbreaking research.

*This is a temporary position intended to last about 5 months until January 2026.

What we provide:

• An opportunity to gain laboratory experience in a collaborative environment.
• An opportunity to engage with world-class researchers, contribute to impactful science, and be part of a dynamic community committed to advancing humanity's understanding of fundamental scientific questions.
• A supportive team that works together to continuously improve the services we offer to support science.

What you'll do:

• Prepare and dispense different types of media, including, but not limited to, bacterial plates, liquid media, buffers, and fly food.
• Sterilize media and equipment using an autoclave.
• Maintain an inventory of chemical, office, and laboratory supplies.
• Contributes to lab organization and other support duties related to lab operations as required, while looking for ways to improve lab processes.
• Organize, clean, and maintain all laboratory spaces, including all equipment.
• Conduct literature reviews to assist in determining the most suitable methods to be used in research.
• Works independently while under the guidance and mentorship of a supervisor.
• Actively contribute to laboratory meetings and planning sessions.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in life science or an appropriate field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written. Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work within a team in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, use good judgement, and monitor completion of assigned duties. Accountable for tasks.
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment.
• Must be able to work in a dynamic and agile environment.
• Good documentation and organizational skills.

Physical Requirements:

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s); dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard; communication skills using the spoken word; ability to see and hear within normal parameters; ability to move about workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Please Note:

This job description sets forth the job's principal duties, responsibilities, and requirements; it should not be construed as an exhaustive statement, however. Unless they begin with the word "may," the Essential Duties and Responsibilities described above are "essential functions" of the job, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Compensation Range

$18.40 (minimum) - $23.03 (midpoint) - $29.93 (maximum)

Pay Type:

Hourly

HHMI's salary structure is developed based on relevant job market data. HHMI considers a candidate's education, previous experiences, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal consistency when making job offers. Typically, a new hire for this position in this location is compensated between the minimum and the midpoint of the salary range.

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