Summer Intern

The summer intern in the Skarnes Lab will be engaged in genome editing experiments of human iPS cells. This will involve the design of editing reagents, culturing iPS cells and PCR genotyping of single cell-derived colonies.

The student intern will provide assistance to the company by studying the processes performed in the department assigned to them. They will gather information and develop a deeper understanding of business practices with hands-on experience, and they will work closely with different team members as they set out to assist with entry-level tasks that need to be completed. They will gather research, capture data, and attend meetings to develop the knowledge base that they will need to transition into new career opportunities.

Pay Range: $14.5 - $30.51

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),Japan andChina. 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 visitwww.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.