The Jackson Laboratory
Associate Scientist
Bar Harbor, Maine
Sponsorship not specified$65k-$109kDetected 51 days ago
Data AnalysisProject ManagementClinical Laboratory TechniquesResearchLab ResearchMass SpectrometryCommunicationCollaborationMentoringOrganizational Skills
About the role
- This individual should have experience performing protein biochemistry methodology, processing of biological samples, and mass spectrometry operations.
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org .
Responsibilities
- Perform common lab techniques with a focus in protein extraction, metabolite extraction, and protein quantification
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree 1-2 years of hands-on experience in operation of mass spectrometers is essential
- Meticulous attention to detail and accurate record keeping are required.
- In collaboration with the entire team, the Associate Scientist will need to exhibit proficiency in troubleshooting skills as numerous projects will involve new method/protocol development.
- Degree in the biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, or related degree with a minimum of 2 years work experience in which wet lab techniques were major job responsibilities.
- Demonstrated expertise in lab techniques with an emphasis on protein extraction, metabolite extraction, and protein quantification.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments, interpret data and present finding
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple demands and work efficiently under pressure in a dynamic laboratory environment
- Successful proven record of written and oral communication skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information
Nice to have
- Familiarity with a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for project tracking purposes is a plus
Skills
- The Associate Scientist will work independently on assigned projects requiring advanced technical skills.
Compensation
- $65,018 - $108,857 per year 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.
- Learning new experimental techniques through training by senior lab personnel as needed.
- Ability to meet flexible and changing demands including occasional hours on weekends.
- Ability to work flexible schedule depending on research/operational needs.
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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