The Jackson Laboratory
Research Assistant
Bar Harbor, Maine · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$18k-$28kDetected 49 days ago
ExcelBioinformaticsFlow CytometryMicroscopyMolecular BiologyCell CultureResearch
About the role
- The Bennett Lab is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented full-time Research Assistant to join our team at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor.
- The successful candidate will contribute to efforts focused on understanding signals regulating hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) formation during embryonic development.
- Ongoing projects seek to identity new regulators of HSC formation and examine signaling pathways that regulate the maturation of rare embryonic HSC precursors into fully functional transplantable stem cells.
Responsibilities
- Collects, organizes, and analyzes experimental data; maintains accurate laboratory records and uploads results to laboratory databases within timelines agreed to with supervisor
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Genetics, or related field
- 1 year preferred
- equivalent academic laboratory experience considered
Skills
- Skills with mouse handling and husbandry preferred.
- Prior experience with molecular biology, cell culture, or flow cytometry.
- Fundamental computer skills, including familiarity with Excel, Word, and basic data organization tools.
- Ability to clearly and concisely communicate information verbally and in writing.
- Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and sustained concentration.
- Demonstrated understanding of laboratory safety practices and responsible conduct of research.
- Proven ability to organize time effectively, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to evolving research priorities.
- Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance.
- Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Compensation
- $18 - $28 per hour, depending upon experience
- 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 .
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.
Equal opportunity
- 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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