Cellular Biologist II | Functional Genomics
About The Position
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. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. 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. 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.
Requirements
- Strong mental focus
- Attention to detail
- Proficient technical skills
- Experience in multiple techniques such as flow cytometry, FACS sorting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and complex 3D cellular cultures
- 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
- Bachelor's degree
- Two (2) years of experience
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree
- Four (4) years of experience
- May be required to demonstrate ability to develop and implement research protocols, shown through contributions to research publications (authorship)
Responsibilities
- Project planning
- Experimental design
- Method development
- Execution of laboratory procedures
- Adaptation of protocols
- Data collection and analysis
- Documentation
- Contribution to reports and other written materials
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, departmental assistants, and trainees
- Implementing and performing cell biology related tasks/procedures as well as dissociative, spatial, and in vitro single cell assays
- Plan and monitor resources needed to conduct tasks such as the cell culture (manual or automated), spatial transcriptomics, and hyperplexed imaging technologies of the laboratory
- Maintain inventory control
- Coordinate space, field, equipment, and/or facilities
- Monitor expenditures
- 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
- Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
