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Additional Information on Global Support

We start our support as soon as your job offer is accepted. The benefits are designed to help employees and their families from day one of employment. The JAX DEI team works directly with our international employees through personal assistance and a resourceful internal webpage. Learn more about some of JAX’s resources and benefits below.

“The step-by-step guidance and international support provided by HR at JAX make the transition to JAX very easy and seamless. Even though I am traveling to the US for the first time, I had no problems whatsoever. I haven't heard of any other institutes or organizations providing such a level of support system for the incoming candidates.” Aditya Kanwal, Ph.D., postdoctoral associate from India (Farmington campus)


Financial Wellness

  • At JAX, your Social Security Number is required for payroll, benefits, Vanguard (Retirement plans), and tax purposes. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) team is experienced in helping candidates navigate this process to gain this documentation.
  • We understand that navigating payroll and human resources policies can be challenging. To help candidates be successful, JAX uses the HR and payroll information hub called Workday. This tool gives you access to your employee account as well as training videos and reference guides.
  • Through JAX’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), you can connect with advisors from financial services to free legal consultation.

Work/Life Balance

  • The DEI team helps new employees navigate local school systems, housing options and regional information.
  • The DEI team provides a series of programs, such as Global Talks and Around the World Cultural Chats, and opportunities to help our international employees to settle into their communities and learn about each other.
  • We offer several ways for our employees to communicate across the campuses. Yammer is one of them. The internal social platform to share ideas, recipes, workouts, and more.
  • JAX supports Employee Resource Groups (ERG), which are employee-led, self-directed voluntary groups that offer opportunities to network internally, attract a diverse employee base, provide the inclusion of ideas and solutions, and create opportunities for mentoring and career development.

Health & Wellness

  • Employees can choose from different healthcare options and select which program works best from them and/or their family. Highlights of JAX health benefits include:
  • Support navigating the medical and benefits ecosystem
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a no-cost, confidential benefit for JAX employees, household members, and students. The program provides unlimited 24/7 telephone access and website for in-the-moment support.
  • Professional mental health counseling with eight free counseling sessions per crisis annually.
  • Locate in-network healthcare providers and information on mental health resources in your area.
  • Referrals and life services for any work or life concerns, for you and/or family.
  • Home & Auto insurance and Pet Insurance with payroll deduction

Education & Learning

  • JAX learning resources include professional development, continuing education, and self-improvement offerings. Highlights include:
  • JAX Genomic Education provides access to online learning opportunities and access to JAX’s world-renowned courses and conferences offerings.
  • After completing an Online MiniCourse, all employees can earn verified JAX digital badge credentials and certificates.
  • Professional development programs and online courses are provided through Workday.

Our Campuses

Maine

Maine Campus at The Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory has campuses located in Bar Harbor, Ellsworth, Augusta & Portland, Maine.

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Connecticut

Connecticut Campus at The Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory Farmington campus is home to The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. Researchers here focus on human genomics, complementing our long history of mammalian genetics expertise.

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California

California

Our Sacramento team is dedicated to providing JAX® Mice and extensive in vivo, cancer and stem cell services to the pharmaceutical, life sciences and medical research communities throughout the western United States and Canada. 

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Japan

Japan

JAX Japan provides researchers in Japan, Korea and Taiwan with direct access to the highest standard of leading-edge animal research models as well as services, technical support and scientific expertise. 

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