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Associate Inside Sales and Global Customs Specialist

The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory Salary
Ellsworth, ME Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Associate Inside Sales and Global Customs Specialist - Hybrid

Do you enjoy international interactions? Can you effectively balance detail-oriented work with big picture projects? Are you innovative? Do you want some control over your schedule and approach, within a strong team? Do you relish logistical challenges? Most especially, do you enjoy “wowing” customers and colleagues? We are seeking a creative problem-solver with detail orientation, excellent communication skills, and a passion for service, to join our Global Relations team. Our team is working to enhance our worldwide support of health-based research by delivering a spectacular international distribution experience.

Most work is performed Mon-Fri from office or office/home, with some flexibility required off-hours as needed, and for rotated urgent support. Training, educational opportunities, and career ladder in place for a motivated individual with appropriate mindset.

Responsibilities Include

  • Arrange and manage safe and stress-free shipments of live mice across a rapidly changing globe.
  • Communicate with customers (mostly written), build relationships, manage orders.
  • Devise and implement improvements in both infrastructure and process.

As an Associate Inside Sales and Customs Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting the sales team and ensuring seamless customs clearance processes for international transactions involving live animals and frozen or ambient specimens. This position requires a blend of sales acumen, expertise in customs regulations, responsibility for animal welfare for up to 12 days in transit, and development of processes to protect frozen shipments for up to 3 weeks in transit. The successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating the sales process, addressing customer inquiries, and navigating the complexities of customs compliance for biological products. This role offers a dynamic blend of sales support and customs compliance, making it ideal for individuals with a keen interest in international trade and a customer-centric approach.

The salary range is $60,618 - $87,896. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The candidate hired into this role will have the ability to work remotely but will be required to work onsite 15% of their time at our Ellsworth and/or Bar Harbor location.

Please submit a thoughtfully composed cover letter (REQUIRED) clearly documenting your fit and enthusiasm for this role, along with a resume. Please be advised that the cover letter acts as a demonstration of your written communication skills and is very critical to your application.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or GED (Bachelor's Degree preferred)
  • 8 years of experience in managing projects, service, logistics, and/or supervision in a technical environment.
  • Strong software skills: Demonstrated ability to leverage software applications, including Excel.
  • Self-starter with proven track record of creative problem-solving.
  • Exceptionally articulate written and verbal skillset to comply with contracts and regulations, communicate clearly with non-native English speakers, and produce consistently accurate and professional communications.
  • Comfortable pivoting at short notice to evaluate and address urgent, time-sensitive requests.
  • 24/7 rotational 'on-call' for handling of international calls, Customs questions, airline clearance requests, and emergencies impacting live-animal or biological safety

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About JAX

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 .

EEO Statement

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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