Associate Study Director - RDTC

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 80,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine seeks an Associate Study Director to plan, execute, and oversee preclinical and translational research within the Rare Disease Translational Center. You will coordinate study activities across cross-functional teams, track milestones, support regulatory compliance, and contribute scientific expertise to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Under senior leadership, you will develop study protocols, analyze data with statistical tools, and drive study execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, PhD preferred.
• 5 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in study protocol development and design.
• Ensure adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation using statistical methods and software.
• Maintain accurate records compliant with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate study execution.

Job description

Rare Disease Translational Center (RDTC) The Associate Study Director supports the planning, execution, and oversight of preclinical and translational research studies within the Rare Disease Translational Center. Working under the guidance of Study Directors and Senior Study Directors, this role coordinates study activities across cross-functional teams, tracks project milestones, supports regulatory compliance, and contributes scientific expertise to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality research outcomes. The Associate Study Director serves as a key operational and scientific partner, helping to drive study execution while developing increasing independence in study leadership and project management.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Assist in the development of study protocols, including study design, methodology, and timelines.
• Ensuring adherence to protocols, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct data analysis and interpretation, utilizing statistical methods and software tools as needed.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of study procedures, results, and observations in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implement quality control measures to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of study data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, technicians, and regulatory affairs personnel, to facilitate smooth communication and workflow.
• Ensure studies are conducted in accordance with relevant regulations, guidelines, and industry standards.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the study management process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation, with a solid understanding of statistical methods and software tools (e.g., SAS, R, SPSS).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, fostering a positive and productive work culture.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keeping.
• Ensure studies are conducted with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a timely manner.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.

Educational Requirements Bachelor's Degree required, PhD preferred

Experience Requirements 5 years

Pay Range: $80,167-$116,242, pay 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, New York, Florida), 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.

Bar Harbor

The Jackson Laboratory's 43-acre scenic Bar Harbor campus is nestled between the Gulf of Maine and the mountains of Acadia National Park. Some of the best hiking and biking in the world (over 50 square miles of mountains, lakes, views, and dramatic coastline) is accessible from our campus. We are one mile from downtown Bar Harbor, which offers a vibrant downtown district with a plethora of restaurants, shops, museums, and galleries.

Ellsworth

The Charles E. Hewett Center in Ellsworth, Maine, is a state-of-the-art facility that serves researchers world wide. The facility represents the culmination of nine decades of unmatched experience and leadership in breeding and caring for laboratory mice. Ellsworth, Maine, is one of Maine's fastest growing cities. With a growth rate of nearly 20%, Ellsworth is a bustling year-round community and acts as a hub for surrounding towns. It is located nearby Acadia National Park and hosts numerous special events, concerts and festivals each year. Residents have access to fabulous shopping, recreation, museums galleries, and dining at a variety of independent restaurants.

Farmington

JAX Genomic Medicine is transforming medicine by improving patient care, lowering costs, and increasing life span and health span. JAX Genomic Medicine's research focuses on the complex genetic causes of disease and on the development of genomic solutions tailored to each person's unique genetic makeup. JAX Genomic Medicine sits on a 17-acre site on the campus of the University of Connecticut Health Center. The 183,500-square-foot facility opened in the fall of 2014. Now, it houses over 300 biomedical researchers, technicians, and support staff in state-of-the-art computing facilities and laboratories. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state's capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Sacramento

The JAX Mice, Clinical and Research Services facility is located in Sacramento, the state capital of California. Sacramento is less than a two-hour drive from San Francisco, Napa Valley, and scenic Lake Tahoe, and a short flight to both Los Angeles and Orange County. Sacramento is the birthplace of the nation's Farm to Fork movement, and offers excellent restaurants, gastro-pubs, wineries, theaters, and museums. Outdoor activities are plentiful: Boating, white water rafting, and riding the scenic bicycle trails are popular. Housing and other costs of living are more affordable in Sacramento and its surrounding suburbs than in most other neighboring areas in the North Bay, making Sacramento one of the hottest housing markets in the country year after year.

Augusta

JAX's Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative (MCGI) is located in Augusta, Maine, in the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care (HACCC), at Maine General Hospital. It began operations in 2016 with three overarching goals: to provide cancer genomic testing for Maine cancer patients; to develop and deliver physician education about clinical genomic cancer diagnostics; and to build a network in Maine of oncology practices conducting studies in genomic medicine.