Job Description

The Senior Scientist plays a pivotal role in leading and conducting cutting-edge research projects, contributing significantly to the advancement of scientific knowledge within their field. They may be responsible for designing, executing, and managing complex experiments, analyzing data, and interpreting results to draw conclusions. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, mentoring junior researchers, and staying abreast of emerging trends and technologies are integral aspects of this role.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Lead and drive scientific research initiatives, setting research goals, and developing strategies to achieve them.
• May design, plan, and execute experiments using advanced methodologies, instruments, and techniques.
• May analyze experimental data using statistical tools and may interpret results to draw meaningful conclusions and insights.
• May prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals, present at conferences, and communicate findings to peers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide guidance to junior researchers, and foster a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• May contribute to grant proposals, securing funding for research projects, and managing budgets effectively.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Extensive experience in conducting scientific research, preferably with a proven track record of publications in reputable journals.
• Proficiency in specific methodologies, tools, and instrumentation pertinent to the research area.
• Strong leadership, project management, and mentorship abilities to guide and inspire a team of researchers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings, collaborating with peers, and may write grant proposals.
• May have the ability to innovate, think critically, and propose novel approaches to research problems.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing research needs and technologies.
• Strong networking skills to establish collaborations and partnerships within the scientific community.

Education: Master's required/ Doctorate preferred

Experience: 6 years required/ 8 years preferred

Pay Range: $113,718 - $190,388, pay is determined by years of experience

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, New York, Florida), Japan and China. 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 www.jax.org​​​​​​​.

EEO Statement:

The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.