Job Summary
The position works closely with departmental leadership and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technical specialists. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, project planning, experimental design, method development, execution of laboratory procedures, adaptation of protocols, data
collection and analysis, documentation, and contribution to reports and other written materials. The role requires strong mental focus, attention to detail, and proficient technical skills. This position may provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, departmental assistants, and trainees, supporting their development within and beyond the assigned work area. Depending on project and operational needs, the role may require a flexible schedule, including occasional evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. In addition, the position involves regular collaboration with cross functional partners such as project managers, engineering teams, and software or technical support personnel to ensure smooth day to day laboratory operations in a production focused environment.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
· Primary responsibilities are to implement and perform pluripotent stem cell assays
· Plan and monitor resources needed to operate the pluripotent stem cell editing and/or
differentiation technologies of the laboratory; maintain inventory control; coordinate space, field,
equipment and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures.
· Documentation of results; implement protocols from the literature; identify problems,
troubleshoot, and analyze variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; modify,
refine, or adapt techniques and procedures; modify and/or adjust quality control measures .
· Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction.
· Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education Required/Preferred: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree
Minimum Experience Required: Two (2) years
Experience Preferred: Four (4) years
Degree & Specialization Requirements
Area of Specialization: Biological sciences or related field
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Experience in multiple techniques such as flow cytometry, FACS sorting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and complex 2D and 3D cellular cultures.
· May be required to demonstrate ability to develop and implement research protocols, shown
through contributions to research publications (authorship).
· Demonstrated success in coordinating and/or conducting multiple, concurrent assignments or a
multi-faceted project
· Ability to interact with all individuals in a productive, professional, and positive manner to
enhance the outcome of the goals of the research program.
Pay Range: $52,712 - $76,432, pay determined by years of 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field
- Master's degree in biological sciences or related field
- Minimum two (2) years laboratory experience
- Experience (four (4) years) preferred
- Experience with pluripotent stem cell assays, editing, and differentiation technologies
- Experience with flow cytometry and FACS sorting
- Experience with immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
- Experience with in situ hybridization
- Experience with complex 2D and 3D cellular cultures
- Ability to develop and implement research protocols and contributions to publications
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple concurrent assignments or projects
- Ability to interact professionally and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays
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The Jackson Laboratory Insights
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






