Student Intern

Position Overview

JAX is seeking a motivated student intern to support ongoing research projects. This internship provides hands-on experience in a research environment and the opportunity to develop skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities such as data collection, analysis, and documentation
• Support experiment setup, literature reviews, or field/lab work as needed
• Maintain accurate records and follow lab protocols
• Participate in lab meetings and research discussions
• Contribute to reports, presentations, or publications (as appropriate)

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student
• Strong interest in research and scientific inquiry
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Pay range: $17-$20 per hour

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 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.