The Jackson Laboratory · 1 day ago
Associate Scientist
Farmington, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expThe Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution dedicated to genomic solutions for disease. The Associate Scientist will lead Xenium spatial transcriptomics projects, ensuring high-quality data delivery and supporting the scientific community with advanced single-cell technologies.
BiotechnologyGeneticsHealth CareMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Serve as the Xenium Platform Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing guidance and support to end-users and the broader scientific community
Coordinate the full lifecycle of Xenium projects, including managing sample submission and receiving, providing service quotations, executing experiments, and ensuring final data quality control (QC)
Oversee instrument management, including maintaining the Xenium instrument, managing stock and inventory, and performing advanced troubleshooting of equipment and assays
Drive the continuous improvement of the platform by optimizing existing workflows and developing new spatial genomics capabilities and technologies
Stay current with the newest developments in the spatial genomics field and effectively communicate technological updates to the team and research community
Maintain excellent documentation standards, including comprehensive lab notebooks, SOPs, error/work logs, metadata, and sample information
Ensure seamless communication with end-users, vendors, colleagues, and managers to coordinate and successfully complete all Xenium projects
Qualification
Required
Education: Master's degree (M.S.) in Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related scientific field
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in a core facility or industry setting
Molecular & RNA Biology: Deep and comprehensive understanding of RNA and molecular biology principles, including associated assays
Imaging-Based Spatial Genomics Expertise: Hands-on experience with FISH-based platforms, including 10x Genomics Xenium, MERFISH, and seqFISH
Technical Breadth: Comprehensive knowledge of various spatial genomics technologies (e.g., Xenium, Visium, MERFISH, seqFISH)
Sample Handling: Direct experience with tissue sectioning, handling, and immunohistochemistry (IHC) techniques
Documentation: Experience in writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN)
Operational Skills: Proven project and lab management experience, including managing stock, inventory, and instrument uptime
Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills; proven ability to thrive as a team player within interdisciplinary groups
Preferred
Education: Ph.D. preferred
Single-Cell Experience: Hands-on experience with single-cell technologies (e.g., 10x Chromium, smart-seq, split-and-pool methods)
Biopharma Industry Experience: Preferred experience working in an industrial setting, such as the biotechnology or pharmaceutical sector, demonstrating familiarity with industry-standard workflows and requirements
Histology Expertise: Experience in histopathology
Development: Proven track record in technology development or assay optimization
Company
The Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory conducts mammalian genetics research offering scientific services and resources to laboratories and students.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$129.2MKey Investors
The Mark Foundation for Cancer ResearchMaine Technology InstituteNational Institutes of Health
2024-10-07Grant· $1.6M
2019-12-18Grant· $2.5M
2018-02-06Grant· $12.5M
Leadership Team
Lon Cardon
President and CEO
Mary Dickinson
Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Recent News
2025-11-18
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