Cellular Biologist I

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and implement cell cultures for different platforms.
• Maintain cell cultures associated with the laboratory core’s activities.
• Work with the Lab Manager to 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.
• Document 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.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible.
• Ability to work flexible shifts (evening/weekend/holiday).

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.

Pay Range

$20.55 - $34.41 per hour, depending upon experience

Schedule

Flexible shifts that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays depending on the demands of the research project and/or laboratory operations.