Research Technician - Viral Tools

Howard Hughes Medical Institute • Ashburn, Virginia • Posted June 13, 2026

About the Role

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

The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus is a pioneering 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’s deepest 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, and tools with the scientific community.

About the role:

The Research Technician – Virology will be a versatile member of the Viral Tools team to provide multiple viral tool packaging services, including AAV, lenti, rabies, and baculovirus, for Janelia researchers and the broader HHMI scientific community. This role will contribute significantly to the progress of the lab head’s research progr...