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Sponsored by: The Jackson Laboratory
Updated: May 2, 2022 2022 Work for ME

The Jackson Laboratory

At JAX, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are one team, working together to transform science and medicine. We understand that integrity is imperative, and we believe in careful stewardship of our resources and relationships. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work, driving innovation through curiosity, creativity, and ingenuity. At JAX, these values are the foundation of our culture. Our values advance our mission to empower the world of biomedical science and change the future of human health.

Products: Our mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health. Through our world-renowned research teams, our comprehensive educational programs, and our over 12,000 strains of genetically-specialized JAX® Mice and research services, we help bring the world closer to our shared mission.

Products: JAX engages with a broad spectrum of audiences — from the scientists, clinicians and students that engage with our research, tools and programs, to the donors and supporters of our research to improve human health.

Products: We are actively recruiting for individuals who are seeking the next step in their careers. JAX is an engaging place to work, one in everyone plays a significant part of our quest to improve human health. Please review our career opportunities and consider joining JAX at jax.org/careers-and-training.

Company Benefits: Retirement plan includes contributions up to 10% of an employee’s salary. Health care plan includes first day coverage with affordable co-pays and premiums. Large campuses include fitness centers, paid vacation, sick, and holidays. Six weeks of paid parental leave are offered after a year of service. Read more about our benefits here: jax.org/careers-and-training/benefits

Company Benefits: At JAX, discovering biomedical breakthroughs and making a difference in the world is part of our mission every day. As part of our internship programs, you will have the opportunity to gain real-life career experiences in your area of interest. Please review our internship opportunities at jax.org/careers-and-training/programs/internships.

Company Benefits: JAX is deeply committed to the various communities that we serve with sponsorships and contributions to other nonprofits and community organizations. Through our review process, we support causes associated most closely with our research and education mission or that contribute significantly to the quality of life for our employees. Learn more about our Community Contributions Program at jax.org/about-us/our-impact/community-impact.

Company Benefits: At JAX, we understand every decision and action, whether directly and indirectly, has an ecological, social, and economic impact. We are committed to practices that improve human health, reduce our environmental impact, advance social equity, and support inclusive economic development. We define sustainability as the union of environmental stewardship, social equity, and economic prosperity to create a healthy, just, and resilient society where current and future generations can thrive. Please read more about our efforts regarding our environmental impact at jax.org/about-us/our-impact/environmental-impact.

 

Company Profile

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Lon Cardon, PhD, FMedSci

Contact:
https://www.jax.org
600 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609
207.288.6000

Founded: 1929

President/CEO: Lon Cardon, PhD, FMedSci

Full-time/ FTE employees: 3,000

Headquarters: Bar Harbor, Maine

Additional Company Locations:Ellsworth and Augusta, Maine; Farmington, Conn.; Sacramento, Calif.; Japan, China

Joseph Blanchette

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Joseph Blanchette

School: University of Rhode Island (BA, Journalism) ‘01 / Husson University (MBA) ‘13

Years at company: 13

Position: Senior manager, content marketing and creative strategy

For many people, their job is just a means to an end — a way to pay the bills and support their family. But I view work as something more. At JAX, it’s about the human health mission. It’s about making a difference. And it’s this passion that drives us to achieve great things.