The Jackson Laboratory
Associate Scientist
Farmington, Connecticut · Mid
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About the role
- You will leverage your strong background in molecular biology, tissue handling, and single-cell technologies to enhance and expand the capabilities of the Single Cell Biology Lab.
Requirements
- This role is central to the lab's spatial genomics capabilities, requiring deep expertise in the Xenium workflow, exceptional project coordination, and strong communication with scientific stakeholders.
- The ideal candidate will be the technical expert for all Xenium operations from sample handling and experimental execution to data quality control and workflow optimization.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Master's degree (M.S.) in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field.
- 2-4 years of experience in a core facility or industry setting.
- Imaging-Based Spatial Genomics Expertise:
- Hands-on experience with FISH-based platforms, including 10x Genomics Xenium, MERFISH, and seqFISH.
- Comprehensive knowledge of various spatial genomics technologies (e.g., Xenium, Visium, MERFISH, seqFISH).
Skills
- Proven project and lab management experience, including managing stock, inventory, and instrument uptime.
- Soft
- Education: Ph.D. preferred
- Single-Cell Experience: Hands-on experience with single-cell technologies (e.g., 10x Chromium, smart-seq, split-and-pool methods).
- Histology Expertise: Experience in histopathology.
- Development: Proven track record in technology development or assay optimization.
- Ph.D. preferred
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
Compensation
- $69,711 - $90,624
Benefits
- 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
- 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.
Equal opportunity
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