Research Assistant I

$37,898 - $60,174/Yr

Jackson Laboratory - Bar Harbor, ME

Full-time - Entry Level

Bar Harbor, ME

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Assistant I position at The Jackson Laboratory focuses on neuroscience research, particularly in understanding brain circuit reorganization after a stroke. The role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and preparing reagents, contributing to the lab's mission of identifying therapies for stroke recovery. The ideal candidate is motivated, eager to learn, and capable of working collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments involving animal models of stroke.
• Train animals on motor tasks.
• Perform histology, molecular cloning, and imaging.
• Analyze data from experiments.
• Prepare reagents for laboratory use.
• Maintain an inventory of lab supplies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Order lab consumables as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning and AAV virus packaging is desirable.
• Prior experience in animal research is desirable but not required.
• Background in neuroscience is desirable but not required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with large-scale mesoscopic calcium imaging.
• Familiarity with optogenetics and gene targeting techniques.