The Jackson Laboratory · 14 hours ago
Research Technologist- Trowbridge Laboratory
Bar Harbor, ME
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.59/hr - $26/hr
1+ years expThe Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution seeking a Research Technologist for the Trowbridge laboratory. The role involves managing mouse strains, conducting experimental support, and maintaining accurate records while working flexible shifts as needed for research operations.
BiotechnologyHealthcareLife ScienceGeneticsHealth CareMedicalProduct Research
Responsibilities
Consistently manages breeder rotation as required per strain and appropriately identifies and selects replacement breeder mice
Accurately maintains strain information (including genotypes) and experimental data in applicable databases
Precise and legible cage card maintenance
Performs tail biosampling technique for genotyping of applicable strains
Promptly interprets genotyping results for colony maintenance
Implements the breeding scheme of new strains as determined by the Laboratory Manager
Analyzes reproductive performance data
Clear and frequent reporting of colony status including but not limited to colony productivity, cohort production and experimental progress to Laboratory Manager
Maintains appropriate breeding scheme(s) as required per strain
Plans and executes expansion of number of breeders for larger cohorts of mice needed
Masters biomethods techniques and efficiently performs the following:
Retro-orbital bleed biomethod techniques
Animal euthanasia in accordance with established laboratory procedures for humanely euthanizing mice in barrier facilities
Animal restraint
Ear notch identification
Tail tipping biosample collection
Ability to efficiently conduct longitudinal data collection for mouse studies – including body weight, biosampling, etc
Perform Qiagen and crude lysis DNA preparation of mouse tail biopsies
Genotyping by standard PCR - set up reactions, pour and run gels, record data, and file results
Run ELISAs on mouse serum
Prepare tissues for downstream procedures including flow cytometry, histology, RNA or protein extraction
Ability to master new experimental techniques and Biomethods as needed
Regular, reliable and consistent attendance
Ability to meet flexible and changing demands including some hours on weekends and holidays. Ability to work flexible schedule depending on research/operational needs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of mouse genetics as acquired by a degree in the biological sciences or 1 – 2 years work experience in which animal husbandry and colony management were job responsibilities
Successful completion of Lab Animal Science or equivalent experience
Successful completion of the Laboratory's Genetics course or equivalent college accredited coursework
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
2026-02-10
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