Responsibilities

• May Design, plan, and execute experiments, applying advanced scientific principles and methodologies within the field.

• May prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals, present at conferences, and communicate discoveries to peers and stakeholders.

• Lead research initiatives, setting objectives, timelines, and strategies to achieve project goals.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment.

• Contribute to grant proposals, securing funding for research projects, and managing budgets effectively.

• In depth knowledge of Oncology, immunology, neuroscience, autoimmune diseases

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of biological systems in living organisms.

Qualifications

• Individuals with a Ph.D. (and/or M.D.) in oncology, immunology or animal pharmacology and a minimum of 4 years of experience in a contract research laboratory, pharmaceutical industry, or equivalent experience.
• May have proven track record of conducting high-quality scientific research, evidenced by publications in reputable journals and successful project leadership.
• 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 writing grant proposals.
• May have the ability to innovate, propose novel approaches, and solve complex scientific problems.
•  Flexibility to adapt to changing research needs and technologies.
• Strong networking skills to establish collaborations and partnerships within the scientific community.
• Ability to develop long-term research strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Ability to understand and execute IACUC req.
• In depth knowledge in Oncology, immunology, neuroscience, auto immune diseases

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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.