Administrative Assistant II
Genomic Education | The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
Bar Harbor, Maine | Full-Time
Make an Impact Behind the Scenes of World-Class Biomedical Research Education
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant II to support our Education team in Bar Harbor, Maine. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and enjoys keeping people, schedules, and information running smoothly.
As an Administrative Assistant II, you’ll play a vital role in supporting education programs that advance scientific discovery and training worldwide. You’ll provide day-to-day administrative support while exercising sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
To Apply: Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with your application materials for consideration.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
- Serve as a first point of contact by answering and directing emails professionally
- Manage calendars, schedules, appointments, and itineraries
- Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
- Prepare and submit expense reports
- Create, edit, and format documents, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Prepare reports, correspondence, and meeting minutes
- Provide general administrative support and assist with routine and moderately complex tasks
- Interact with internal and external contacts with professionalism and discretion
You’ll work under moderate supervision, with the opportunity to use independent judgment and contribute to the smooth operation of the Education team.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 2 years of administrative or office support experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Proven interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
- Solid computer skills, including experience with standard office software
Why Join JAX?
At The Jackson Laboratory, you’ll be part of a globally recognized nonprofit research institution dedicated to improving human health through science and education. Our Bar Harbor campus offers a unique setting where meaningful work meets a close-knit community and stunning natural surroundings.
This is a great opportunity to:
- Support impactful education initiatives
- Work with dedicated professionals in a respected scientific organization
- Grow your administrative skills in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment
Primary Location: Bar Harbor, Maine
Job Profile: Administrative Assistant II
Pay Range: $20-$30 per hour, based on experience.
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.
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What We Do
Cancer. Diabetes. Alzheimer’s. Heart Disease. Parkinson’s. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) leads the search to cure diseases rooted in our DNA. Founded in 1929, we are an NCI-designated Cancer Center since 1983 and an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit research organization with over 90 years of experience in genetics and genomics research. JAX blends the brightest minds with state-of-the-art resources to accelerate discovery. Areas of Discovery (75+ Principal Investigators, >250 Ph.D.s, M.D.s, and D.V.M.s): • Cancer: We are a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center focusing on cancer initiation, progression, prevention and therapies. • Developmental/reproductive biology: birth defects, Down syndrome, osteoporosis, fertility • Immunology: HIV-AIDS, anemia, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, immune disorders, lupus, transplant rejection • Metabolic diseases: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, microbiome • Neurobiology: blindness, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, deafness, epilepsy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, neurodegenerative diseases • Neurobehavioral disorders: autism, addiction, depression Supporting Global Research: • The JAX Mouse Repository and Scientific Services are among the premier resources available for biomedical research. Committed to Education: • Summer Student Program (undergrad & high school) • Teaching the Genome Generation Short Course • Ph.D. programs: U. Maine, Tufts University and U. Connecticut • Courses, Conferences and Workshops
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