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Ashburn, Virginia, United States
Onsite
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering research center in Ashburn, Virginia, where scientists pursue fundamental questions in the life sciences. Our integrated teams of biologists, computational scientists, and tool-builders innovate research practices and technologies to solve biology’s deepest mysteries. HHMI launched Janelia in 2006, establishing an intellectually enriching environment for scientists to do creative, collaborative, hands-on work. We share our methods, results, and tools with the scientific community.
About the Role
The PTR-BioImage analysis team within Project Technical Resources (PTR) is seeking a full-time technician to work on annotation and image analysis projects in collaboration with Team Projects, laboratories, and computational groups. The selected individual will work closely with the team manager and other scientists to develop and implement procedures to accomplish research goals. This job is ideal for someone who likes working with images and enjoys manual annotation, as well as establishing standard protocols and interacting with peers and collaborators. Our current work includes voxel-level segmentation of 3D microscopy volumes, segmentation of lightsheet images of expanded tissues, cell tracking in 4D light microscopy videos, and behavioral labeling from animal experimental video. The combination of projects and emphasis changes over time, requiring agile adaptation to specific requirements. Annotations typically serve as ground truth for automated image processing pipelines established for AI@HHMI projects, and in some cases are used to answer biological questions directly. Examples of related work can be explored at the BioImage Analysis page.
This position will be filled at Research Technician level II or III depending on the candidate’s experience.
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.
What We Provide
On-the-job training on current tools, protocols, and techniques
Competitive compensation with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Amenities that enhance work-life balance such as on-site childcare, a free gym, social and dining spaces, convenient shuttle bus service from the Washington D.C. metro area, on-campus housing, and options for education assistance
A diverse team looking forward to exploring how your unique background, talents, and interests could contribute to PTR's ability to support science at Janelia
What You'll Do
Gain in-depth knowledge of commercial and custom annotation software
Collect relevant data from multidimensional images and videos
Review and correct automatically or manually generated annotations
Perform quality control on large datasets, including screening work produced by other team members
Provide feedback on image quality, software performance, and annotation challenges
Report biological observations arising from the data
Communicate effectively with the team manager, project leads, researchers, and support groups at Janelia
Prepare datasets for annotation, contribute to protocol development and documentation, and serve as a point of contact for collaborating researchers
What You Bring
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years of experience in cellular biology, neuroscience, or related field
Demonstrated proficiency with computers
Ability to mentally visualize complex three-dimensional structures
Ability to perform detailed, repetitive work while sustaining close attention
Ability to understand and apply written guidelines consistently
Good organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate efficiently with team members and collaborators
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
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to recognize when a case falls outside established standards
Experience contributing to written protocols or training other team members
Candidates with four or more years of experience in image annotation, segmentation, microscopy, or a closely related area may be considered for Research Technician III level
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. This position also requires good color vision, the ability to visualize in 3D, the ability to sit for several hours at a computer (with breaks), and 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.
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Hiring Pay Range
Research Technician II: $45,440.00 - $56,800.00
Research Technician III: $53,840.00 - $67,300.00
Pay Type:
Salary
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.
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