Cellular Biologist I

The Jackson Laboratory • Farmington, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cellular Biologist I will work directly with management in addition to an experienced team of cellular biologists, specialists, and Ph.D. level scientist’s expert in cell cultures. The service core offers a great environment to learn new technologies and participate actively in providing scientific servicing to the JAX research community and to directly participate in the research process. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: project planning, experimental design, developing methodology, conducting procedures, modifying procedures as needed, data collection and analysis, contributing to publications and reports, and communication and instruction.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline and 0-2 years of directly related experience in a Laboratory setting.
• Cell culture skills required, with a 2D and 3D-cell cultures for the 3D HCS screening platform, High Content Screening and single cell-omics.
• Demonstrated ability in development of research protocols
• Demonstrated success in coordinating and/or conducting multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project
• Ability to interact with all individuals in a productive, professional, and positive manner to enhance the outcome of the goals of the research program
• Established understanding of good safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe conduct
• Self-motivated with the ability to organize time effectively, demonstrated ability to manage details, and demonstrate a pro-active attitude
• Ability to develop technical documents and presentations
• Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible
• Regular, reliable, and consistent attendance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with human clinical sample handling is a plus
• Experience with laboratory automation is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform and implement cell cultures for different platforms.
• Maintain cell cultures associated with the laboratory core’s activities.
• Assist on assay development, set up cell cultures, and support automation associated with cell screening.
• Prepare and manage cell culture for cell culture assay development, cell screening service within the laboratory and with customers to meet individual project needs.
• Documentation of results; implement protocols from the literature; identify problems, troubleshoot, and analyze variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; modify, refine, or adapt techniques and procedures; modify and/or adjust quality control measures.
• Plan and monitor resources needed to operate the cell screening component of the laboratory; maintain inventory control; coordinate space, field, equipment and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures.
• Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction.
• May assist in training others within or external to their assigned work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level