Senior Research Technologist

Senior Research Technologist

The successful candidate will support and execute experimental protocols, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure accurate data collection and analysis associated with mass spectrometry research studies. This role requires a strong technical background in biochemistry laboratory procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The Senior Research Technologist will also assist in training junior staff and contribute to maintaining a high standard of laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Schedules and organizes sample receipt and subsequent study analysis by Protein Sciences within Scientific Services
• Lead and coordinate research projects, ensuring timely and successful completion
• Maintains and calibrates mass spectrometry instrumentation
• Utilize biochemistry methodology to process biological samples for mass spectrometry or related experiments
• Perform common laboratory techniques with a focus on protein extraction, metabolite extraction, and protein quantification
• Participates in process improvement and troubleshooting
• Train and mentor junior research staff and technicians, fostering a collaborative team environment
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of experimental results through rigorous quality control procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Biology, biochemistry, or equivalent laboratory experience
• Mass spectrometry operations experience is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot experimental issues effectively
• Proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques, data analysis software, and research methodologies.
• Detail orientated, flexible, ability to multi-task and remain focused.
• Week-end and holiday work may be required on a rotating basis or as dictated by research needs.

Experience Required/Preferred: 3 years/ 5 years

Education Required/ Preferred: High School Diploma or GED/ Bachelor's

Pay Range: $20.55 - $34.41

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.