CellularBiologist

Job Summary: The Cellular Biologist I will work directly with management in addition to an experienced team of cellular biologists, specialists, and Ph.D. level scientist’s expert in cell cultures. The service core offers a great environment to learn new technologies and participate actively in providing scientific servicing to the JAX research community and to directly participate in the research process. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to: project planning, experimental design, developing methodology, conducting procedures, modifying procedures as needed, data collection and analysis, contributing to publications and reports, and communication and instruction. Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions: * Primary responsibilities are to perform and implement cell cultures for different platforms. Maintain cell cultures associated with the laboratory core’s activities. Work with the Lab Manager to assist on assay development, set up cell cultures, and support automation associated with cell screening. Prepare and manage cell culture for cell culture assay development, cell screening service within the laboratory and with customers to meet individual project needs. * Documentation of results; implement protocols from the literature; identify problems, troubleshoot, and analyze variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; modify, refine, or adapt techniques and procedures; modify and/or adjust quality control measures. * Plan and monitor resources needed to operate the cell screening component of the laboratory; maintain inventory control; coordinate space, field, equipment and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures. * Lead exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction. * May assist in training others within or external to their assigned work area. * Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related discipline and 0-2 years of directly related experience in