The Jackson Laboratory Hiring The Research Assistant will be responsible for behavior data generation, animal husbandry, conducting and analyzing behavior experiments. Although mouse handling and behavior testing skills are important, they are not required and will be taught. We value motivation, organization, analytical thought processes, and an ability to learn. Good communication and the ability to work effectively within teams is important.
Job Title: Research Assistant II
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine
Responsibilities:
- Conduct behavioral tests, experiments, and/or procedures following standard or detailed protocols.
- Basic Lab animal handling skills and biomethod techniques. General Lab sanitation.
- Accurate entry of data including lab IT systems and databases.
- Maintain appropriate documentation as required by protocols and SOP’s.
- Documentation and communication of experimental data through oral presentations and written reports
- Ability to plan and execute projects. organized, self-motivated, focused
High ethical standards
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science related field preferred
- 1-3 years related experience in a laboratory setting preferred
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, data entry, basic computational skills.
Addiction is chronic disease with strong genetic influences. The Kumar Lab at JAX in Bar Harbor seeks to understand the genetic underpinnings of this devastating disease. We are a group of geneticists, neuroscientists, computer scientists, and statisticians working at the confluence of animal behavior, genetics, and artificial intelligence to address this important societal problem. We are recruiting a team member to carry out behavioral experiments and analysis, in order to contribute scientifically. The position requires motivated individuals with a passion for science, who is willing to learn and adapt in order to make impactful discoveries. Previous team members in this role have been credited for their work with authorship on scientific publications.
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