Lab Administrative Research Tech- Witten Lab
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteNew Jersey, United States
Posted April 2, 2026
43260 - 70340 USD
Full Time
About the Company
For 60 years, HHMI has been moving science forward. We’re an independent, ever-evolving philanthropy that supports basic biomedical scientists and science educators with the potential for transformative impact. We invest in people, not projects. We encourage collaborative and results-driven working styles and offer an adaptable environment where employees can function at their highest level. As HHMI scientists continue to push boundaries in laboratories and classrooms, you can be sure that your contributions while working at HHMI are making a difference. To move science forward, we need experts in areas such as communications, finance, human resources, information technology, investments, and law as well as scientists. Visit our website at http://www.hhmi.org
Job Description
The Laboratory Administrative Research Technician role in the Witten Lab at Princeton University involves managing the lab's mouse colony, supporting lab functions, and performing various administrative tasks. The position requires a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and previous experience working with rodents in a laboratory environment.
Requirements
- Manage the lab's mouse colony, including maintaining the colony database and implementing breeding strategies
- Perform inventory of lab supplies, order laboratory supplies, and stock laboratory areas
- Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance, prepare standard lab solutions, and manage adherence to institutional biosafety and animal care and use standards
- Communicate effectively with lab members, prepare brain tissue for histology, and attend lab meetings and planning sessions
Benefits
- A supportive lab environment
- Opportunities to attend talks and participate in a world-class neuroscience environment
- Opportunities to participate in research projects
