The Jackson Laboratory
Research Assistant III
Farmington, Connecticut · Mid
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About the role
- The exceptional candidate will work at the intersection of genetics, physiology, and systems biology in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment.
- Contribute to impactful translational research in cardiac safety pharmacology and personalized medicine.
- Also coordinates with outside collaborators to open new avenues or points of interest of research.
Requirements
- Proposes alternative research methods, techniques and initiatives demonstrating knowledge of other scientific areas and related research
- Bachelor's degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, preferably with stem cells or cardiomyocytes.
- Familiarity with flow cytometry, fluorescence microscopy, and basic molecular biology techniques.
- Experience in iPSC culture and differentiation, especially in cardiovascular lineages.
- Comfort with large-scale cell processing and cryopreservation techniques.
- Ability to follow and adapt protocols accurately.
- Required:
- Preferred:
- Exposure to high-throughput screening platforms (IonOptix, Axion MEA).
- Key Competencies:
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent documentation and data management practices.
- Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of automation tools and liquid handling robotics is a plus.
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
- EEO Statement:
Compensation
- $52,712 - $68,525
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
- We are a diverse and inclusive research group, aspiring to produce top science and scientists through attentive and progressive mentoring and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- 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.
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