The Jackson Laboratory
Cellular Biologist I
New York, New York · Junior
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About the role
- The Cellular Biologist I may assist in training others within or external to their assigned work area.
Responsibilities
- Primary responsibilities are to perform and implement cell cultures for different platforms.
- Maintain cell cultures associated with the laboratory core's activities.
- Work with the Lab Manager to assist on assay development, set up cell cultures, and support automation associated with cell screening.
- implement protocols from the literature
- maintain inventory control
- Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction.
- 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.
- Plan and monitor resources needed to operate the cell screening component of the laboratory; maintain inventory control; coordinate space, field, equipment and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures.
- Self-motivated with the ability to organize time effectively, demonstrated ability to manage details, and demonstrate a pro-active attitude
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related discipline and 0-2 years of directly related experience in a Laboratory setting.
- Cell culture skills required, with a 2D and 3D-cell cultures for the 3D HCS Demonstrated ability in development of research protocols
- Demonstrated success in coordinating and/or conducting multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project
- Established understanding of good safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe conduct
- Ability to develop technical documents and presentations
- Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible
- Ability to work flexible shifts (evening/weekend/holiday)
- Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance
- Experience with human clinical sample handling is a plus
- Experience with laboratory automation is a plus
- Automation Experience preferred but not required
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
Compensation
- $20.55 - $34.41 per hour, depending upon experience
Benefits
- Minimum Education Required/Preferred: Bachelor's degree
- Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Company info
- We are looking for a person that can demonstrate and model effective mental concentration, visual attention and manipulative skills.
- 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.
- Prepare and manage cell culture for cell culture assay development, cell screening service within the laboratory and with customers to meet individual project needs.
Equal opportunity
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