A diverse team looking forward to exploring how your unique background, talents, and interests could contribute to PTRs ability to support science at Janelia.

What You'll Do:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of using commercial and custom annotation software
  
  
• Collect relevant data from multidimensional images and videos
  
  
• Review/correct automatically or manually generated annotations
  
  
• Provide feedback about image quality and/or software performance
  
  
• Provide feedback on annotation challenges and report biological observations
  
  
• Perform computer automated analysis and quality control on large data sets
  
  
• Perform preparative work for experiments or other routine lab chores as required
  
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree with equivalent experience in biology, biomedical engineering, or computer science
  
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers
  
  
• Work experience in a team-oriented environment and skills to be a good team-player
  
  
• Interest in engaging in ground-breaking research in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  
  
• Good organizational skills
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate efficiently with collaborators
  
  

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 several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.

Good color vision, ability to visualize in 3D, ability to sit for several hours at a computer or microscope (with breaks), fine motor skills.

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.



Hiring Pay Range

Research Technician I (hourly): $ 18.40 - $ 23.03

Research Technician II (salary): $ 45,760.00 - $ 57,200.00

The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

A diverse team looking forward to exploring how your unique background, talents, and interests could contribute to PTRs ability to support science at Janelia.

What You'll Do:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of using commercial and custom annotation software
  
  
• Collect relevant data from multidimensional images and videos
  
  
• Review/correct automatically or manually generated annotations
  
  
• Provide feedback about image quality and/or software performance
  
  
• Provide feedback on annotation challenges and report biological observations
  
  
• Perform computer automated analysis and quality control on large data sets
  
  
• Perform preparative work for experiments or other routine lab chores as required
  
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree with equivalent experience in biology, biomedical engineering, or computer science
  
  
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers
  
  
• Work experience in a team-oriented environment and skills to be a good team-player
  
  
• Interest in engaging in ground-breaking research in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  
  
• Good organizational skills
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate efficiently with collaborators
  
  

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 several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.

Good color vision, ability to visualize in 3D, ability to sit for several hours at a computer or microscope (with breaks), fine motor skills.

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.



Hiring Pay Range

Research Technician I (hourly): $ 18.40 - $ 23.03

Research Technician II (salary): $ 45,760.00 - $ 57,200.00

The posted range reflects HHMI’s good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Compensation and Benefits

Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.