BS Life Science Graduate Jobs – Apply Now for the Research Assistant Role
Are you passionate about cardiac research and stem cell science? The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) in Farmington, Connecticut, is hiring a full-time Research Assistant III to lead high-impact research on cardiomyocytes derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). Join a multidisciplinary team using cutting-edge tools in genomics, high-throughput screening, and metabolomics to advance the future of personalized cardiovascular medicine.
Location: Farmington, Connecticut
Job Requisition ID: JR005382
About the Company
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.
Job Description
The Hinson lab is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support a cutting-edge project focused on phenotyping cardiomyocytes derived from genetically diverse human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) lines. This research is pivotal in understanding the genetic basis of cardiotoxic responses and developing predictive models of cardiovascular health using high-throughput functional screening, transcriptomics, and metabolomics. Additional skills that would be of particular interest to the position include human pluripotent stem cell handling, directed cardiomyocyte differentiation, high-throughput functional assays, contractility analyses, and molecular profiling assays such as transcriptomics and metabolomics.
Requirements:
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- Proposes alternative research methods, techniques, and initiatives, demonstrating knowledge of other scientific areas and related research
- Demonstrates scientific knowledge and analytical skills to monitor, modify, and design the research process
Qualifications Required:
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- Bachelorโs degree in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline
- Experience with mammalian cell culture, preferably with stem cells or cardiomyocytes
Key Competencies:
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- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to follow and adapt protocols accurately
Pay Range: $52,712 – $68,525
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.
