Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) is a science philanthropy whose mission is to advance biomedical research and science education for the benefit of humanity. We empower exceptional scientists and students to pursue fundamental questions about living systems, and work to share scientific discoveries with researchers, students, and science-curious individuals around the world.
Founded in 1953 by aviator and industrialist Howard R. Hughes, HHMI is headquartered in Chevy Chase, Maryland, and employs more than 2,500 people across the U.S. Visit hhmi.org/careers to learn more about working at HHMI.
We have an exciting opportunity to support a cutting edge research laboratory at Harvard Medical School. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with Dr. David Ginty, a world-renowned neurobiologist studying the sense of touch, as well as with his team of 21 lab members including postdoctoral fellows, technicians and graduate students.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day activities within the laboratory, with a strong emphasis on the regulating mouse behavioral assays; assure effective operation of equipment; obtain and insure adequate supplies for experimental needs; and maintain compliance with all policies and regulations.
- Manage the use and scheduling of 3 mouse behavioral rooms
- Carry out research projects in collaboration with other lab members
- Assist with lab safety programs and animal protocols and act as liaison between laboratory and host safety and animal care regulatory offices to insure compliance with all applicable regulations.
- Develop or update animal protocols as needed
- Train incoming personnel in proper lab conduct as it relates to behavioral tests and may provide instruction regarding experimental protocols. Able to develop instructional material for routine training purposes.
- Evaluate new techniques and technology as requested.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.S. or Ph.D. in biomedical sciences with proven work experience in mouse behavioral analyses. Candidates without an advanced (MS or PhD) degree who have experience with mouse behavioral assays will also be considered.
- Previous experience with lab management activities
- Strong writing and computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with the Mac platform and Microsoft Office applications
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to use good judgment in working independently, showing initiative
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