Auditory Neuroscience Research Assistant II

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a Research Assistant II for Auditory Neuroscience to perform microdissection, culture of mouse cochlear tissue, and in vivo survival surgeries. You will conduct ABR tests and image hair cells using fluorescence microscopy, while maintaining meticulous records and aiding data analysis.

The role emphasizes hands-on bench work in a collaborative lab, with up to 1.5–2 years of grant-funded project time and a salary aligned to experience.

Qualifications

• Hands-on bench/lab experience, ideally with animal tissue or small-animal work.
• Good dissection skills and manual dexterity.
• Background in life sciences; auditory/sensory biology experience is a plus.
• Dependable, organized, proactive with minimal supervision.
• Team player who communicates well in a small lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform microdissection and short-term culture of adult mouse cochlear tissue.
• Conduct survival surgeries (inner ear injections, systemic drug delivery).
• Run auditory function tests (ABR) including post-noise exposure.
• Use fluorescence microscopy to assess hair cells and stereocilia.
• Maintain records and assist with data analysis.
• Support general lab operations and other projects as needed.

Skills

Bench/lab experience

Dissection skills

Team player

Education

BS/BA in life sciences

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

ABR equipment

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME seeks a Research Assistant II for Auditory Neuroscience to perform microdissection, culture of mouse cochlear tissue, and in vivo survival surgeries. You will conduct ABR tests and image hair cells using fluorescence microscopy, while maintaining meticulous records and aiding data analysis.

The role emphasizes hands-on bench work in a collaborative lab, with up to 1.5–2 years of grant-funded project time and a salary aligned to experience.