Research Assistant I- Joy Lab

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Joy Lab at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, ME is seeking a Research Associate I/II/III who is eager to learn and implement neuroscience techniques to study brain circuit reorganization after stroke.

The role involves training on motor tasks, histology and imaging, data analysis, reagent prep, and maintaining lab inventory, with opportunities to work with methods such as calcium imaging, optogenetics, viral vectors, and transcriptomics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning and AAV virus packaging is desirable.
• Prior experience in animal research and a background in neuroscience is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments involving animal models of stroke, training on motor tasks, histology and imaging.
• Analyze data from experiments.
• Prepare reagents.
• Maintain an inventory of lab supplies and order consumables.

Skills

Molecular biology techniques (cloning,

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences

Job description

The Joy Lab is looking for a Research Associate I/II/III in Bar Harbor, Maine that is enthusiastic about learning and implementing techniques in neuroscience research. The focus of the lab is to determine how brain circuits reorganize after a stroke, contributions of these reorganizational process to motor function, molecular signatures that drive recovery and therapeutic targets for stroke. We use a host of techniques including but not limited to large-scale mesoscopic calcium imaging, optogenetics, gene targeting with viral vectors or transgenics, transcriptomics and ethological measurements of behavior. This position will allow the candidate to build a foundation in neuroscience research geared towards identifying translatable therapies for stroke recovery. We are looking for a candidate who is motivated with a strong desire to learn new techniques and is also willing to be part of the organizational process in setting up a new lab.

For more information on the research in the Joy Lab please visit: https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/faculty/mary-teena-joy

Job Duties

• Conducting experiments that involve animal models of stroke, training on motor tasks, histology and imaging.
• Analyzing data
• Preparation of reagents
• Maintaining an inventory of lab supplies and ordering of lab consumables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning and AAV virus packaging is desirable.
• Prior experience in animal research and a background in neuroscience is desirable but not required.

Pay Range

$18.59 - $29.51 per hour based upon 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.

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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.