Associate Director, Single Cell Biology, Hamilton

Exciting leadership opportunity! The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is hiring an Associate Director of Single Cell Biology Lab , a core facility driving innovative single cell and spatial omics technologies. Join our efforts to provide cutting-edge molecular assays, multiplex imaging, and organoid screening platforms to researchers across JAX and UConn campuses.The Associate Director will oversee a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of scientists that provides world-class service and advances groundbreaking research across multiple campuses. If you hold a PhD in a biomedical field with 8+ years of experience in single cell&spatial profiling techniques, excel at developing and implementing innovative technologies, and are passionate about collaborative, impactful research, we'd love to hear from you! This is your chance to make an impact and drive the future of single cell&spatial biology at JAX! Join us and lead transformative science in a world-class environment. The incumbent will support the Director, Single Cell Biology with ongoing R&D and operations of the Single Cell Biology Laboratory (SCBL) within the Scientific Services at JAX supporting all JAX campuses. Services include single cell molecular assays, imaging-based multiplex assays, and an organoid screening platform. The Associate Director will assist in delivering methods and services supporting JAX and its external partners.Key Responsibilities&Essential Functions JAX-Single Cell Biology Laboratory (JAX-SCBL) Operations: Assists in delivering integrated single cell biology operations supporting all three JAX campuses' needs. Evaluates, tests, and develops new single cell, multiplex imaging, and organoid screening technologies. Ensures implementation of these technologies into JAX Cancer Center research programs through the NCI P30 Basic Cancer Center grant. Provides consultative services for experimental design, data acquisition, analysis, and interpretation; supports grant applications and publications with JAX Faculty. Interfaces with other JAX cores for sample collection, sequencing, and analysis. Ensures access to high-quality, cost-effective services, evolving operational approaches as needed (including outsourcing). Supervises four direct reports across Connecticut&Maine campuses and assists in supervising six additional staff scientists. Extends the JAX platform through collaborations, service, and commercial partnerships. Independent Research: Conducts independent research relevant to single cell biology and/or JAX interests; publishes peer-reviewed articles and scientific papers.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities PhD in a relevant biomedical field (e.g., Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Genomics, Cell Biology) Experience in developing, evaluating, and implementing new technologies Over 8 years of experience in Single Cell Biology and/or Genomics Demonstrated collaborative effectivenessExcellent verbal and written communication skills Pay Range: $119,533 - $155,393 #CA-NL6 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 across the US, Japan, and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the biomedical community to improve human health.Founded in 1929, JAX applies decades of genetics expertise to understand human disease, develop treatments, and provide data, tools, and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, visit . EEO Statement: The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr