Senior Research Technologist

The successful candidate will support and execute experimental protocols, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure accurate data collection and analysis. This role requires a strong technical background in laboratory procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The Senior Research Technician will also assist in training junior staff and contribute to maintaining a high standard of laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

* Performs non-routine sample collection duties and assists others with their routine sample collection duties.

* Schedules and organizes blood, urine and tissue sample collection from mice and subsequent analysis by Scientific Services.

* Lead and coordinate research projects, ensuring timely and successful completion.

* Maintains the isoflurane equipment and setup and orders supplies needed for day-to-day lab operations as needed.

* Learns fundamental process of biomethod techniques, animal euthanasia and restraint, ear notch and tattoo identification methods, and the harvesting of tissues.

* Promptly interprets genotyping results for colony maintenance.

* Leads irradiator user status for the cesium irradiator and has the responsibility of signing off on chemical waste storage inspection.

* Train and mentor junior research staff and technicians, fostering a collaborative and educational environment.

* Ensure the accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility of experimental results through rigorous quality control procedures.

* Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Successful completion of Lab Animal Science or equivalent experience

* Biomethods training, or ability to quickly obtain such, resulting in the ability to ear notch mice, collect peripheral blood, tail tips, and cull mouse colonies

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot experimental issues effectively

* Proficiency in advanced laboratory techniques, data analysis software, and research methodologies.

* Knowledge of barrier room function.

* Detail orientated, flexible, ability to multi-task and remain focused.

* Week-end and holiday work may be required on a rotating basis or as dictated by research needs.

Experience Required/Preferred: 3 years/ 5 years

Education Required/ Preferred: High School Diploma or GED/ Bachelor's

Pay Range (Hourly): $22.04 - $28.65

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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 andChina. 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 visitwww.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.