The Jackson Laboratory Hiring for Research Assistant | Bioengineering | Jalili Lab at Farmington, CT  Full Time

Research Assistant | Bioengineering

Jalili Lab

Jackson Laboratory, Farmington, CT

The Jalili lab will open in July 2023 and is seeking a motivated research technician to join our innovative laboratory to carry out cutting-edge research on modeling and monitoring host immune-microbiome crosstalk in the context of infectious diseases, autoimmunity and cancer. We are a highly interdisciplinary team working at the interface of biomaterial science, immunology and microbiology. The prospective candidate will be exposed to a variety of research topics and engage in diverse experiments that utilize cellular and molecular biology, biomaterial science, immunology and microbiology techniques as well as animal models. The candidate will work under the guidance of the principal investigator and two postdoctoral associates to help developing immune monitoring/diagnosis devices (such as Microneedle skin patch) and advanced, 3D cell culture platforms (such as Organ on Chip systems) for monitoring/modeling different diseases and developing vaccines/therapeutics. This position will involve cell and bacterial culturing, handling mouse models, and manufacturing and culturing microfluidic culture. The candidate will also assist in daily lab organization and operations. There will be opportunities to explore and lead an independent research direction.

has a vibrant and interactive research and training environment characterized by multidisciplinary scientific collaboration, unparalleled mouse resources, and outstanding core services. In addition to lab-based training, JAX has developed a unique program for trainees to expand their professional skills in science communication, entrepreneurship, teaching, mentoring and laboratory management to best prepare postdocs for future career opportunities. In Connecticut, JAX resides in the scenic town of Farmington, in the state’s capitol region. The Hartford region, which offers some of the best public schools in the country, is made up of both bigger cities and smaller, charming historic New England towns. JAX Genomic Medicine is also geographically located within 1.5-2 hours of Boston and New York and is close to multiple transportation systems, including bus lines, highways, railroads and international airports.

Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, microbiology, cellular biology or other related fields. The ideal candidate will be a team player, highly self-motivated, enthusiastic about problem solving and scientistic discovery. The successful applicant should have demonstrable competency or hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: tissue culture, tissue sectioning and imaging, molecular biology work, bacterial culture, design and fabrication of 3D materials, 3D printing/Bioprinting methods, and Microfluidic fabrication. Experience with lab animal handling is a plus. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of two years of availability, with positions to commence in or after July 2023.

Interested candidates should apply with an updated copy of their CV, as well as a cover letter. The Jalili lab supports postdocs that have either academic or non-academic long-term career goals, international candidates, women and candidates from all backgrounds. We truly believe in equal opportunity for all. For more information about the Jalili laboratory, please visit: .

$21.62 – $26.90

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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 andChina. 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.

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