Rare Disease Translational Research Assistant

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

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the Rare Disease Translational Center. You will contribute to phenotyping, molecular workflows, and omics analyses, with hands-on lab experience enabling robust data for preclinical studies.

This role offers ownership of defined workstreams and opportunities for growth in molecular biology and rare disease research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or preferred.
• 2 years of experience; 4 years preferred in a research setting.
• Hands-on laboratory experience with mouse models.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots issues in research procedures and refines methods.
• Reviews documentation and updates methodologies with the team.
• Manages lab resources, inventory, equipment, and workspace.
• Demonstrates procedures and assists in training.
• Performs assigned tasks using established methods and tools.
• Organizes and analyzes data with scientific and statistical tools.
• Contributes to manuscripts, reports, and grant materials.
• Maintains multiple experiments and communicates results clearly.
• Demonstrates mouse handling and husbandry throughout operations.

Skills

Mouse handling

Lab protocols

Project coordination

Communication

Lab safety

Time management

Technical docs

Team player

Flexible shifts

Attendance reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Statistical tools

Data collection tools

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine, is seeking a motivated Research Assistant to join the Rare Disease Translational Center. You will contribute to phenotyping, molecular workflows, and omics analyses, with hands-on lab experience enabling robust data for preclinical studies.

This role offers ownership of defined workstreams and opportunities for growth in molecular biology and rare disease research.