Cellular Biologist I

Responsibilities

• Perform and implement cell cultures for various platforms, including 2D and 3D cultures.
• Maintain cell cultures associated with the laboratory core’s activities.
• Assist with assay development, cell culture setup, and automation support for cell screening.
• Document results, implement protocols from literature, and troubleshoot experimental variations.
• Plan and monitor resources, including inventory control and equipment coordination.
• Contribute to the exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction.
• Assist in training others within or external to the assigned work area.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of directly related experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in 2D and 3D cell culture techniques.
• Knowledge of High Content Screening (HCS) and single cell-omics.
• Demonstrated ability to develop research protocols and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude toward detail management.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with human clinical sample handling.
• Experience with laboratory automation.

About the Company

The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to discovering precise genomic solutions for disease. With nearly 3,000 employees across the United States, Japan, and China, JAX applies decades of expertise in genetics to advance treatments and cures for cancer, neurological disorders, immune disorders, diabetes, aging, and heart disease.