Posted 14 days ago
Associate Scientist - Veterinary Scientific Advancement
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Supports research initiatives by conducting laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining detailed records under the guidance of senior scientists. Collaborates with cross-functional teams and ensures compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols.
About this role
The Associate Scientist supports research initiatives within a scientific team, contributing to experiments, data analysis, and research documentation. This role involves conducting laboratory work, assisting in experimental design, and collaborating with senior scientists to achieve project objectives.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- May assist in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments under the guidance of senior researchers.
- Conduct experiments, collect data, and assist in analyzing and may interpret results using appropriate tools and methodologies.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of experimental procedures, results, and observations in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensure proper maintenance of laboratory equipment, inventory management, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating experimental procedures, results, and insights.
- May support senior scientists in reviews, experimental setup, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborative role comprised of planning of execution of in-vivo studies and scientific writing
- Strong focus on mouse welfare and the 3Rs
- Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, preferably in a research or academic environment.
- Familiarity with laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and scientific methodologies related to the field.
- Ability to collect, analyze, experimental data using appropriate software or statistical tools.
- Strong attention to detail in conducting experiments, recording observations, and maintaining documentation.
- Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to changing research needs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, contributing positively to collective goals.
- Aptitude for troubleshooting experimental issues and proposing potential solutions.
- Clear and concise communication skills for presenting findings and interacting with team members.
Education: Master's required/ Doctorate preferred
Experience: 2 years required/ 4 years preferred
Pay Range: $65,018 - $108,857, salary is determined by 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.
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