Research Technician- Brainard Lab
Howard Hughes Medical InstituteSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted January 6, 2026
20000 - 32500 USD
Full Time
About the Company
HHMI (Howard Hughes Medical Institute) is a nonprofit medical research organization that seeks to drive biomedical discovery, and understand how living organisms develop, function, and respond to their environments.
Job Description
We are seeking several Research Technicians to support the lab of Dr. Michael Brainard in our neuroscience research group at the University of California, San Francisco.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Neuroscience, Bioengineering or a related field
- Prior practical experience with techniques described above
- Knowledge of basic principles of neuroscience and molecular biology, gained through coursework or experience
- Strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package, with comprehensive health and welfare benefits
- One on one mentorship with a graduate student/postdoc in the lab
- Being part of research projects with potential for authorship on research papers
- Attending scientific conferences
- Weekly meetings with Dr. Brainard and lab members in a collaborative and highly team-oriented setting
- Upward career growth potential