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Catholic Medical Center

Cath Lab Travel Nurse

Manchester, NH · On-site

$2.5K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

Travel Cath Lab Nurse In Manchester, NH This Cath Lab travel nurse job in Manchester, New Hampshire ... fly between contracts. Nashua, Concord, and Derry each lie within a half hour for housing ...

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Howard

Labratory Technician

Locke, NY

$40K - $45K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintenance of laboratory fly stocks Executing research experiments under the mentorship of the PI ... Experience with wet laboratory biology research (e.g., use of pipettes, lab notebooks) Intermediate ...

Titan America

Lab Specialist

Medley, FL · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN ... We have an immediate opening for a Lab Specialist in the Aggregates Division located in Medley, FL.

Titan America

Lab Specialist

Medley, FL · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN ... We have an immediate opening for a Lab Specialist in the Aggregates Division located in Medley, FL.

Titan America

Lab Specialist

Medley, FL · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN ... We have an immediate opening for a Lab Specialist in the Aggregates Division located in Medley, FL.

Titan America

Lab Specialist

Medley, FL

$18.25 - $23/hr

Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN ... We have an immediate opening for a Lab Specialist in the Aggregates Division located in Medley, FL.

Titan America

Lab Specialist

Medley, FL · On-site

$18.25 - $23/hr

Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN ... We have an immediate opening for a Lab Specialist in the Aggregates Division located in Medley, FL.

Howard University

Labratory Technician

Washington, DC · On-site

$40K - $45K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Maintenance of laboratory fly stocks • Executing research ... work at lab meetings, local seminars, and local/national conferences • Help organize lab ...

Titan America

Lab Specialist

Medley, FL

Our products include cement, aggregate, ready-mixed concrete, and fly ash beneficiation. TITAN ... We have an immediate opening for a Lab Specialist in the Aggregates Division located in Medley, FL.

Shannon & Wilson Inc

Lab Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out ... Lab Technician typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Service IV level or Senior ...

Shannon & Wilson, Inc.

Lab Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out ... Lab Technician typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Service IV level or Senior ...

Shannon & Wilson Inc

Lab Manager

Anchorage, AK · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The ability to travel (drive or fly) to field sites per project needs and job sites locally and out ... Lab Technician typically would be placed at a Shannon & Wilson Technical Service IV level or Senior ...

Harvey Mudd College

Laboratory Technician II

Olin, IA

$25/hr

The Schulz Tryp lab at Harvey Mudd College is interested in how organisms adapt to different environments. Our study system is the African trypanosome parasite, which cycles between a tsetse fly ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab fly in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lab fly?

A Lab Fly is not a standard or widely recognized job title in scientific or laboratory settings. The term could refer colloquially to a laboratory assistant or a person who spends significant time in a lab, often assisting with experiments or daily operations. However, without more context, it's unclear what specific responsibilities or qualifications are associated with this title. If you are seeking information about laboratory assistants, they typically help scientists with experiments, maintain equipment, and ensure lab safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lab fly?

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What are some common challenges faced by lab technicians working with Drosophila (fruit flies) in a research laboratory?

Lab technicians working with Drosophila often encounter challenges such as maintaining large numbers of fly stocks, preventing contamination, and ensuring precise timing for experiments involving fly life cycles. Proper handling and sorting of flies require dexterity and attention to detail, as well as familiarity with specialized equipment like CO2 pads and dissecting microscopes. Collaboration with researchers and other technicians is essential to coordinate experiments and manage shared resources efficiently.

What is the difference between Lab Fly vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab FlyLab Technician
Required CredentialsTypically no formal certification, but some roles may prefer experienceAssociate degree or certification in laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentField-based, often in outdoor or remote locationsLaboratory settings, hospitals, clinics
Employer & Industry UsageResearch organizations, environmental agencies, pest controlHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities

Lab Fly roles generally involve fieldwork and pest management, often requiring minimal formal credentials. In contrast, Lab Technicians work primarily in labs with specific certifications or degrees. Both roles are essential in their respective industries, but they differ mainly in work environment and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Lab Fly job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Research Technician - Rubin Lab

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

Campus, IL • On-site

$18.40 - $23.03/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Primary Work Address: 19700 Helix Drive, Ashburn, VA, 20147Current HHMI Employees, click here to apply via your Workday account.

Intro:

We are engaged in a multiyear project to determine the compositions and cellular locations of hundreds of evolutionarily conserved protein complexes used by neurons and glia. This project involves germline genetic engineering in Drosophila to add epitope tags to proteins. These tags allow determination of cellular locations by advanced imaging methods, and measure protein-protein interactions by affinity purification and mass spectrometry. To learn more about the Rubin lab, click here

About the role:
We are seeking a highly motivated Research Technician with a bachelor's degree in biology (or a related field of life sciences) to participate in all aspects of this project. This entry-level role is ideal for someone with prior undergraduate lab experience who is eager to learn and develop technical skills. The successful candidate will have some lab experience, work efficiently to accomplish tasks, and thrive in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, the ability to problem solve, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

What we provide:

  • An opportunity to broaden research experience in a collaborative environment across interdisciplinary fields.

  • An intellectually compelling environment that encourages broad thinking and problem-solving.

  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

  • Professional development opportunities through internal and external conferences and workshops.

  • Amenities that enhance work-life balance such as on-site childcare, free gyms, available on-campus housing, social and dining spaces, and convenient shuttle bus service to Janelia from the Washington D.C. metro area.

What you'll do:

  • Perform routine lab tasks such as plasmid DNA purification and PCR reactions following established protocols

  • Assist with collecting fly samples and preparing/processing fly tissue for data collection and microscopy imaging and other basic experimental procedures

  • Accurately document experimental procedures and results

  • Support senior lab members with day-to-day research activities

  • Work efficiently to complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines

  • Collaborate effectively with lab members and contribute positively to a team-based environment

What you bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in biology (or related field of life sciences or chemistry) or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.

  • Prior hands-on lab experience obtained through undergraduate research, internships, or employment.

  • Willingness to be trained and learn new techniques.

  • Strong organizational skills, ability to follow instructions carefully, and attention to detail.

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). Work may involve possible exposure to malodorous vapors, low dose radiation, contamination by toxic chemicals and acids and presence of carcinogenic substances or other hazardous materials.

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.

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.

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Hiring Pay Range

Research Technician I (hourly): $18.40 - $23.03

Research Technician II (salary): $45,760.00 - $57,200.00

The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting. Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

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 Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.

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