The Jackson Laboratory

Research Assistant III

Farmington, Connecticut · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$53k-$69kDetected 51 days ago

RoboticsPharmacologyFlow CytometryMicroscopyMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Skills

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.

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.
Ability to follow and adapt protocols accurately.
Gain experience with cutting-edge screening technologies and automated platforms.
Required:
Preferred:
Key Competencies:
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent documentation and data management practices.
Team-oriented with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Experience in iPSC culture and differentiation, especially in cardiovascular lineages.
Exposure to high-throughput screening platforms (IonOptix, Axion MEA).
Comfort with large-scale cell processing and cryopreservation techniques.
Knowledge of automation tools and liquid handling robotics is a plus.

$52,712 - $68,525
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.
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 .

Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

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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