Research Assistant

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Bar Harbor, ME
Healthtech • Biotech
The Role

The Korstanje Lab is seeking a Research Assistant in Bar Harbor, Maine.

The focus of the Korstanje lab is to study the genetics underlying kidney
disease and aging. For our ongoing studies, we are looking for an RA1 or RA2 level technician.

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain mouse colonies; set up specific breeding strategies.
  • Colony management using CLIMB.
  • Drug treatment of mice using gavage, IP injection, tail vein injection
  • Kidney phenotyping
  • Tissue collections
  • DNA isolation and genotyping
  • Document experiments in LabGuru.
  • Perform established ELISAs and other routine lab tasks

Skills and Abilities

  • Mouse handling and husbandry skills preferred.
  • Follow detailed written directions.
  • Fundamental computer skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely communicate information verbally and
    in written form.
  • Ability to demonstrate effective mental concentration, visual attention
    and dexterity.
  • Ability to interact with all individuals in a productive, professional and
    positive manner to enhance the outcome of the goals of the research
    program.
  • Established understanding of good safety practices and a
    demonstrated history of safe conduct.
  • Proven ability to organize time effectively and work under time
    constraints, meet deadlines and prioritize work.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts (evening/weekend/holiday).
  • Regular, reliable and consistent attendance.

Although we try to keep this at a minimum, the RA1 is required to work
flexible shifts that may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
depending on the demands of the research and/or laboratory operations.
The RA1 works under direct supervision of the Lab Manager.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required, Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Pay Range: $18.22 - $28.93

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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The Company
HQ: Ben Harbour, ME
1,941 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1929

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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