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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Study Support Technician I - Aquatics (Temp-to-Hire) (Multiple Positions) - **Company:** Howard Hughes Medical Institute - **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $41,600.0 - $46,738.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Databases, Google Docs, Microsoft Office - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.chronicle.com/apply/38022022/study-support-technician-i-aquatics-temp-to-hire-multiple-positions-?LinkSource=JobDetails ## About the Role * College degree in life science or a related field preferred. * Six months of experience working with vertebrate animal species. * Experience in a basic or applied science research setting preferred. This could include academic, industry, or non-profit. * Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered. * Ability to identify changes in an animal's behavior or health and provide basic prescribed treatments. * Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and learn tasks quickly. * Excellent skills in Microsoft Office and/or Google Docs. * Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative, rapidly changing team environment to accomplish mutual goals. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with research scientists, laboratory technical staff, administrative staff, management, outside contractors, and vendors. 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. ## Description This position provides standard animal husbandry and technical support services in the Aquatics department. Under minimal supervision, the role focuses on ensuring the highest standard of animal care and welfare while supporting Janelia researchers working with larval zebrafish and Danionella. We are hiring multiple Aquatics Technicians across both areas to support this growth. Please note, this is a 3-month temporary position with the potential to be extended or become permanent based on business needs. Schedule Requirements: Candidates must be available to work rotating weekends as part of the regularly scheduled responsibilities for this position. What We Provide * An opportunity to broaden research experience in a collaborative environment supporting Janelia's whole-brain vertebrate neuroscience program. * A team that believes in continuous learning and cultivates an environment of collaboration. * Collaboration with research labs and other shared resources, including Molecular Genomics, Viral Tools, Quantitative Genomics, Fly Facility, and other Vivarium teams. What You'll Do * Perform animal husbandry and animal care support services to multiple aquatic species (e.g., providing feed, clean tanks, daily observations of each animal, and water filtration system maintenance). * Clean and sanitize animal holding or procedure rooms. * Provide environmental enrichment appropriate to the species housed. * Provide other minor technical support for species housed (e.g., crossing, fin clips, performing injections, clinical treatments) as directed. * Set up breeding units of zebrafish and Danionella as directed. * Use databases for animal recordkeeping, including but not limited to animal housing and study support. * Assist with receiving, stocking, and maintenance of all supply inventories. * Maintain and record appropriate data for all duties completed. ## Related Videos - [Sink or Swim: What Swimming Teachs Us About Digital Accessibility](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2037-sink-or-swim-what-swimming-teachs-us-about-digital-accessibility) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [GitHub Next and the Future of Coding - Idan Gazit](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1903-github-next-and-the-future-of-coding-idan-gazit) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) ## Related Articles - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [5 Future Technologies Coming in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/380-5-future-technologies-coming-in-2025) - [Finding Jobs in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/375-finding-jobs-in-germany)