Cellular Biologist

Overview

The Cellular Biologist I will work directly with the lab manager and Associate Director, collaborating with a team of cellular biologists, specialists, and Ph.D. level scientists in 3D cell cultures, High Content Screening (HCS), and single cell-omics. This core service provides an environment to learn new technologies and contribute to scientific servicing for the JAX research community.

• Perform and implement cell cultures for different platforms and maintain culture activities associated with the laboratory core.
• Assist Lab Manager on assay development, set up cell cultures, and support automation associated with cell screening.
• Prepare and manage cell culture for assay development, screening service, and customer projects.
• Document results, implement protocols from literature, troubleshoot and analyze variations, refine techniques, and adapt procedures.
• Plan and monitor resources, maintain inventory control, coordinate space, equipment, and facilities, and may monitor expenditures.
• Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction; assist in training others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of directly related laboratory experience.
• Cell culture skills, including 2D and 3D cultures for 3D HCS.
• Demonstrated ability to develop research protocols.
• Ability to coordinate and conduct multiple concurrent assignments or multi‑faceted projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact productively and positively with all individuals.
• Understanding of good safety practices and a safe conduct history.
• Self‑motivated, able to organize time effectively, manage details, and maintain a proactive attitude.
• Ability to develop technical documents and presentations.
• Team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible.
• Capacity to work flexible shifts (evening/weekend/holiday).
• Experience with human clinical sample handling and laboratory automation is a plus.

• Minimum:
  Bachelor's degree.
• Preferred:
  Two years of experience.

$20.55 - $34.41 per hour, depending upon experience.

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.