Research Assistant II - Neurodegenerative Disease
We seek a Research Assistant II with the Sasner Lab in Bar Harbor, Maine.
Our group develops and characterizes novel mouse models for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. A focus will be generating new models for the MODEL-AD program, with other ongoing projects funded by the National Institute of Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, and the International Neuroimmune consortium.
Key responsibilities
This position will be responsible for characterizing neuropathology and behavior in longitudinal cohorts of Alzheimer’s disease models. While the focus of this position will be bench research, the ability to help managing mouse colonies as needed is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain mouse colony; set-up specific breeding strategies
- Immunohistochemistry, including tissue sectioning, staining, image analysis and analysis
- Tissue and fluid analysis, including ELISA and Western blots
- Perform mouse behavioral experiments
- Tissue harvests
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline OR 3 – 6 years of directly related experience in a Laboratory setting.
- Advanced mouse handling and husbandry skills required
- Prior experience with lab protocols (e.g. immunohistochemistry, ELISA) preferred
- Demonstrated success in coordinating and/or conducting multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project
- Ability to interact with all individuals in a productive, professional and positive manner to enhance the outcome of the goals of the research program
- Established understanding of good safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe conduct
- Self-motivated with the ability to organize time effectively, demonstrated ability to manage details
- Fundamental computer skills, including familiarity with Excel and Word;
- Demonstrated team player with professional, positive attitude and willingness to be flexible
- Ability to interact with all individuals in a productive, professional and positive manner to enhance the outcome of the goals of the research program
Established understanding of good safety practices and a demonstrated history of safe conduct - Regular, reliable and consistent attendance
Salary Range- $45,000- $58,000 annually
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. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
EEO Statement:
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