The Jackson Laboratory, the world's foremost center for mammalian genetics research, has many openings in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, IT, and Animal Sciences. You can make a contribution to a healthier future with a career at the Laboratory.
610 Main Street, Box 803
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
(207)288-6103
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About
Jackson Laboratory
The Jackson Laboratory is a nonprofit, independent laboratory founded in 1929 by Dr. Clarence Cook Little on the premise that the causes of cancer and other diseases could be discovered through mammalian genetics research.
For more than 70 years, The Jackson Laboratory has been at the forefront of discovering cures for human diseases. Unrivaled in mouse genetics research, The Laboratory supplies resources and information to universities and research laboratories around the world. A renowned education and training center, The Jackson Laboratory is a magnet for those seeking knowledge of genetics and research strategies.
Throughout the years, Laboratory scientists have used a variety of biological approaches in their quest to understand the genetic components of many human health problemsincluding cancer, diabetes, AIDS, anemias, heart disease, muscular dystrophy, reproductive disorders, transplantation rejection, and aging.
JAX Research Systems (JRS) is an integral part of The Jackson Laboratory organization and is dedicated to developing and providing research resources to the worldwide scientific community. JRS provides resources from three major facilities. The largest facility is located in Bar Harbor, Maine, on The Jackson Laboratory research campus and is primarily dedicated to providing JAX“ Mice, some JAX services, customer support, and technical information services. Two other facilities are located on or near the University of California, Davis campus.
Total Staff Size: 1310 EmployeesResearch Staff320- including 158 Ph.D.s, M.D.’s and D.V.M.’s: 35 Staff Scientists 28 Research Scientists and Research Associates 18 Database Scientists 53 Postdoctoral Students 16 Emeritus Scientists 8 Adjunct Scientists
The Jackson Laboratory is one of 8 institutions currently designated by the National Cancer Institute as "Cancer Centers" to conduct cancer research. At the time of the Laboratory’s initial designation in 1983, NCI noted, "The Jackson Laboratory is not only critical to its success." The Jackson Laboratory continues its instrumental role in developing new generations of prevention and treatment for generations of people – past, present, and yet to come
