Associate Scientist

About the role

The Associate Scientist collaborates with and assists investigators or other scientists in the planning, development, and implementation of laboratory, clinical, and/or field research studies. They design and independently execute standard research methods, protocols, and procedures. This individual will be responsible for performing a combination of proteomic sample preparation and analysis, metabolite preparation and analysis, reporting of results to investigators, and shared routine laboratory maintenance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Meticulous attention to detail and accurate record keeping are required.
• Works independently on assigned projects requiring advanced technical skills.
• In collaboration with the entire team, exhibits proficiency in troubleshooting skills as numerous projects will involve new method/protocol development.
• Works flexible shifts that may occasionally include evenings and weekends depending on the demands of the research and/or laboratory operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s 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.
• Experience performing mass spectrometry operations.
• Capable of understanding, implementing, and troubleshooting laboratory protocols.
• Identifies problems, troubleshoots and analyzes variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; modifies, refines or adapts techniques and procedures; modifies and/or adjusts quality control measures.
• Conducts multiple experiments and is responsible for maintenance of equipment used in those experiments.
• Is organized, responsible and reports results clearly and efficiently to supervisor.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct experiments, interpret data and present findings.
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple demands and work efficiently under pressure in a dynamic laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible.
• Detail oriented, flexible, ability to multi-task and remain focused.
• Successful proven record of written and oral communication skills sufficient to permit clear and effective exchange of information.
• Monitoring of records, reliable and accurate record keeping, observation of procedures, and reports generated as needed.
• Successfully maintains the laboratory status with no contamination errors as a result of adhering to strict quality standards.

Preferred

• Familiarity with a laboratory information management system (LIMS) for project tracking purposes is a plus.

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree 1-2 years of hands-on experience in operation of mass spectrometers is essential.

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.

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.