Cellular Biologist II | Functional Genomics

About the role

The position works closely with departmental leadership and a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technical specialists. 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. 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.

Responsibilities

• Implement and perform 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 cell culture (manual or automated), spatial transcriptomics, and hyperplexed imaging technologies; maintain inventory control; coordinate space, field, equipment, and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures.
• Document results; implement protocols from the literature; identify problems, troubleshoot, and analyze variations observed in regular testing protocols; modify, refine, or adapt techniques and procedures; adjust quality control measures.
• Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, departmental assistants, and trainees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Experience in multiple techniques such as flow cytometry, FACS sorting, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, and complex 3D cellular cultures.
• Ability to develop and implement research protocols, demonstrated 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s degree

Education Preferred: Master’s degree

Minimum Experience Required: Two (2) years

Experience Preferred: Four (4) years

Pay

$49,163 - $82,311

About the organization

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.