Senior Scientist - Humanized Mouse and B Cell Immunology

The Jackson Laboratory; Bar Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 114,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine seeks an experienced research leader to drive scientific initiatives, design cutting-edge experiments, and guide a team of researchers. You will analyze data, prepare findings for publication, and present at conferences while collaborating across groups and contributing to grant proposals and budgets.

Supported by a nonprofit biomedical research mission, you will work in a collaborative environment on impactful projects with potential for publications

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in conducting scientific research with publications in reputable journals.
• Strong leadership, project management, and mentorship abilities to guide a team of researchers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with potential grant proposal writing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive scientific research initiatives, setting goals and developing strategies.
• Design, plan, and execute experiments using advanced methodologies and instruments.
• Analyze data with statistical tools and interpret results to draw insights.
• Prepare research findings for publication and present at conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior researchers.
• Contribute to grant proposals and assist in budgeting for projects.

Skills

Scientific research

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Grant writing

Education

Master's/PhD preferred

Tools

Statistical tools

Advanced instruments

Job description

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Lead and drive scientific research initiatives, setting research goals, and developing strategies to achieve them. May design, plan, and execute experiments using advanced methodologies, instruments, and techniques. May analyze experimental data using statistical tools and may interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions and insights. May prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals, present at conferences, and communicate findings to peers and stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide guidance to junior researchers, and foster a collaborative and innovative research environment. May contribute to grant proposals, securing funding for research projects, and managing budgets effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive experience in conducting scientific research, preferably with a proven track record of publications in reputable journals. Proficiency in specific methodologies, tools, and instrumentation pertinent to the research area. Strong leadership, project management, and mentorship abilities to guide and inspire a team of researchers. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings, collaborating with peers, and may write grant proposals. May have the ability to innovate, think critically, and propose novel approaches to research problems. Flexibility to adapt to changing research needs and technologies. Strong networking skills to establish collaborations and partnerships within the scientific community.

Education:

Master's required/ Doctorate preferred

Experience:

6 years required/ 8 years preferred

Pay Range:

$113,718 - $190,388, pay is determined by years of 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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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.