The Jackson Laboratory is seeking a Research Assistant I (RAI) l based in Bar Harbor, Maine.

The focus of the lab is to understand how nerve-immune cell interactions regulate the regenerative capacity of the mouse digit tip. The overarching question is why regeneration is restricted in humans and mice compared to salamanders that can regenerate whole organs and limbs.

The RA I works under direct supervision of Dr. Godwin and other postdoc/trainees in the lab. The RAI will be primarily responsible for maintaining our mouse colony, performing tissue harvesting, regeneration assays, collecting and analyzing 3D Micro-CT images and 2D microscopy images of mouse digits, and growth measurement analysis with several software packages.

Additional duties:

• Project planning and experimental design
• Conducting immunofluorescence histology, data collection and analysis
• Assisting in the preparation of publications.

There are additional opportunities for taking on additional, more advanced tasks (e.g., molecular techniques) and for advancement within the lab.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline OR 1-3 years of related experience
• Ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment and be willing and eager to participate in lab meetings
• Flexible to work shifts including early evenings or weekends as necessary

• Mouse handling and husbandry skills preferred

• Fundamental computer skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word;

• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate information verbally and in written form.

• Ability to demonstrate effective mental concentration, visual attention and dexterity

• Ability to interact with all individuals in a productive, professional and positive manner to enhance the outcome of the goals of the research program

• Proven ability to organize time effectively and work under time constraints, meet deadlines and prioritize work

• Immunology, neuroscience, or developmental biology knowledge a plus.

Pay Range: $19.54 - $24.00 / hour

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.