Research Associate

The Jackson Lab Research Associate will perform technical procedures in a CRISPR research laboratory under minimal supervision by applying standard scientific techniques and analytical principles. The Research Associate assists researchers by performing routine tests collecting data setting up and operating equipment and maintaining various records. The Research Associate possesses the knowledge and experience to perform more complex duties including running diagnostic equipment designing research experiments and/or assisting with preparing research results for publishing.

This is an ACA full-time temporary position. Employment will be from May - August 2026.

• Sets up laboratory equipment and provides all necessary supplies.
• Executes experiment plans and directives per instructions.
• Analyzesdata andassistswith preparing data for publication as directed.
• Support andassistwith research activities of students and postdocs.
• Maintainssupply inventory including ordering supplies as needed.
• Maintains lab records.
• Provides lab safety guidelines to lab students. May oversee students during lab time.
• Ensures that laboratory spaces are cleanorganizedand safe.
• Coordinates the repair/maintenance of the lab with outside personnel as needed.
• Ensures that specimens are organized and stored for maximum preservation. Prepares and collects specimens as directed.
• Maintains quality safety and/or infection control standards.
• Cleans laboratory and equipment.
• Designs and executes experiments as directed. Mayassistwith interpreting and publishing research experiments as requested.
• May deliver presentations in educational and professional settings.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Biochemistry or a related field.
• 2-4 year working in an academic research lab.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions.
• Ability tomaintainquality safety and/or infection control standards.
• Skilled in providing guidance and instruction in laboratory protocols and in the safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of experimental procedures protocols and preparation techniques within area of specialty.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to set up calibrateoperate andmaintainstandard laboratory and test equipment.
• Knowledge of the cleaning specifications of various laboratory and/or medical equipment fixtures utensils and related materials.
• Ability tomaintainrecords and keep detailed reports.
• Computer skillsincludingspreadsheet and word-processing programs.
• Ability to diagnose instrument malfunctions in ether hardware or software.

Along with the online application please attach:

• Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under Resume/CV
• Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants but not necessarily occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

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