Scientist - Neurodegeneration Models
- Pay
- $85,987 – $143,962 per year
- Location
- Bar Harbor, ME
- Listed
- 12 days ago
Job Summary
The Scientist may be responsible for designing, executing, and overseeing scientific research projects, applying advanced methodologies and techniques to explore and expand knowledge within a specific discipline. They lead experiments, analyze data, and interpret results while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to achieve research goals.
Key Responsibilities
- May Design, plan, and execute experiments, applying advanced scientific principles and methodologies within the field.
- Analyze and may interpret experimental data using statistical tools and software, drawing meaningful conclusions and identifying trends.
- May prepare research findings for publication in scientific journals, present at conferences, and communicate discoveries to peers and stakeholders.
- Lead research initiatives, setting objectives, timelines, and strategies to achieve project goals.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing guidance and mentorship to junior researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment.
- Contribute to grant proposals, securing funding for research projects, and managing budgets effectively.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- May have a proven track record of conducting high-quality scientific research, evidenced by publications in reputable journals and successful project leadership.
- 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 writing grant proposals.
- May have ability to innovate, propose novel approaches, and solve complex scientific problems.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing research needs and technologies.
- Strong networking skills to establish collaborations and partnerships within the scientific community.
- Ability to develop long-term research strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Pay Range
$85,987 - $143,962, 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From The Jackson Laboratory's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 29, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Scientist - Neurodegeneration Models posting at The Jackson Laboratory states compensation of $85,987 – $143,962 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on The Jackson Laboratory's official career site.
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