Cellular Biologist II

Job Summary The position works closely with departmental leadership and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technical specialists. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, project planning, experimental design, method development, execution of laboratory procedures, adaptation of protocols, data collection and analysis, documentation, and contribution to reports and other written materials. The role requires strong mental focus, attention to detail, and proficient technical skills. This position may provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, departmental assistants, and trainees, supporting their development within and beyond the assigned work area. Depending on project and operational needs, the role may require a flexible schedule, including occasional evening, weekend, or holiday shifts. In addition, the position involves regular collaboration with cross functional partners such as project managers, engineering teams, and software or technical support personnel to ensure smooth day to day laboratory operations in a production focused environment. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions · Primary responsibilities are to implement and perform pluripotent stem cell assays · Plan and monitor resources needed to operate the pluripotent stem cell editing and/or differentiation technologies of the laboratory; maintain inventory control; coordinate space, field, equipment and/or facilities; may 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. Minimum Requirements Minimum Education Required/Preferred: Bachelor's degree/Master's degree Minimum Experience Required: Two (2) years Experience Preferred: Four (4) years Degree & Specialization Requirements Area of Specialization: Biological sciences or related field Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities · Experience in multiple techniques such as flow cytometry, FACS sorting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and complex 2D and 3D cellular cultures. · May be required to demonstrate ability to develop and implement research protocols, shown through contributions to research publications (authorship). · 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. Pay Range: $52,712 - $76,432, pay determined by years of experience 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. Bar Harbor: The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries. Ellsworth: The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine’s fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums, galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants. Farmington: JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine’s research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports. Sacramento: The JAX® Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation’s Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year. Augusta: JAX’s Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.

Salary : $52,712 - $76,432