Vivarium Support Technician; Temp

Position: Vivarium Support Technician (Temp-to-Hire)
Primary Work Address: 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147## Please note, this is a 3-month temporary position with the potential to be extended or become permanent based on business needs.
** About the Vivarium:
**** What we provide:
*** A team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an environment of collaboration.
* Once trained, flexible schedule
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* What you’ll do:

*** Operate equipment in the cagewash facility; including a rack washer, robotic index washer and sterilizers, according to safety guidelines.
* Monitor daily operation of cagewash equipment, including proper function, and user level maintenance.
* Assist with the receipt, stocking, and maintenance of supply inventories.
* Actively interact with customers as required to resolve customer requests, inquiries, and complaints and to provide technical assistance.
* Dispose of animal carcasses, biohazards, and chemical hazards following established procedures.
* Clean and sanitize facility.
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* What you bring:

*** work independently with minimal supervision.
* balance multiple requests.
* Skilled in Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs.
* environment to accomplish mutual goals.
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* 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).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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* 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.**#LI-BG1
*** Compensation Range*$18.00 (minimum) - $24.90 (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.
** 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  site to learn more.

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* About the role:

** In this role, you will provide vivarium support by cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining all animal caging materials, cagewash equipment, and vivarium spaces to support scientific research s will include caging for a variety of laboratory animal species, including, but not limited to mice, rats, and zebrafish. Under minimal supervision, the position will be focused on meeting the needs of the vivarium and exhibiting good time management.

This will support the Janelia researchers conducting basic science in a dynamic team-oriented environment.

The Vivarium at Janelia is an AAALAC accredited facility that supports ground-breaking research in a variety of animal models (currently with a focus on mice, rats, and zebrafish) and is one of the highest regarded in the world. Vivarium operations are designed to enhance scientific progress and impact, while providing best-in-class welfare for, and responsible use of, laboratory animals. Our approach involves Vivarium staff working very closely with our scientists by taking responsibility and ownership of processes that involve animals, but are not data…