Research Technician - Project Technical Resources; Temp

Primary Work Address: 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus is apioneering 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’sdeepest 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, andtools with the scientific community.

The PTR
- Bio Image Analysis team within Project Technical Resources (PTR) is seeking three full
-time technicians who want toengage in a v ariety of annotation and image analysis projects .This will include segmentation of 3D electron microscopy datasetsor light sheet images of expanded tissues, cell tracking in 4D lightmicroscopy videos, and annotation of fish behavior . Thecombination of projects and emphasis may change over time,requiring agile adaptation to the specific requirements .Annotations will typically serve as ground truth for automatedimage processing pipelines that are being established in the context of AI@HHMI projects.

Technicians will often be involved inat least two different projects.

Temp-to-hire applicants will be trained in all required techniquesupon starting work. After training, technicians will work under supervision by the team’s manager and/or scientific project lead,collaborating with other team members, labs/project teams, and support groups.

Please note:

This is a 2-month temporary position with the potential to be extended or become permanent, dependent on successful training. Applicants with significant prior experience in relevant work may be considered for immediate HHMIemployment.

• Gain research experience in a collaborative and supportiveresearch environment.
• A diverse team looking forward to exploring how your uniquebackground, talents, and interests could contribute to PTRs abilityto support science at Janelia.

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of using commercial and customannotation software
• Collect relevant data from multidimensional images andvideos
• Review/correct automatically or manually generatedannotations
• Provide feedback about image quality and/or software performance
• Provide feedback on annotation challenges and report biologicalobservations
• Perform computer automated analysis and quality control onlarge data sets
• Perform preparative work for experiments or other routine labchores as required

• 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

Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time; reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) orarm(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 moveabout workspace. The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as alaptop 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 orother 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.

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