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S p o n s o r e d P r o f i l e W O R K F O R M E / S P R I N G 2 0 2 4 50 Jackson Laboratory jax.org 600 Main St., Bar Harbor, ME 04609 PHONE: 207.288.6000 FOUNDED: 1929 PRESIDENT/CEO: Lon Cardon, Ph.D., FMedSci FULL-TIME/ FTE EMPLOYEES: 3,000 HEADQUARTERS: Bar Harbor, Maine ADDITIONAL COMPANY LOCATIONS: Ellsworth and Augusta, Maine; Farmington, Conn; Sacramento, Calif.; Japan, China At the Jackson Laboratory, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are one team, working together to transform how scientific research impacts patients' lives. 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. These values are the foundation of our culture and advance our mission to empower the world of biomedical science and change the future of human health. n P R O D U C T S 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 world-renowned research teams, comprehensive educational programs, and over 13,000 strains of genetically specialized JAX Mice and research services, we help bring the world closer to our shared mission. M A R K E T S / C U S T O M E R S 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. C A R E E R / J O B O P P O R T U N I T I E S We are recruiting individuals of all expe- rience levels who want to grow their careers. Opportunities at JAX include positions in facilities, HVAC, animal care, warehous- ing, administrative and research. Every team member at JAX plays a significant role in our quest to improve human health. Please review our career opportunities and consider joining JAX at jax.org/careers-and-training. 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. Joseph Blanchette SCHOOL: University of Rhode Island (BA. Journalism), Husson University (MBA) YEARS AT COMPANY: 15 POSITION: Director, Content Marketing C O M P A N Y P R O F I L E J O S E P H B L A N C H E T T E C O M P A N Y B E N E F I T S Retirement plan includes contributions up to 10% of an employee's salary. Health care plan includes first day cover- age 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. I N T E R N S H I P P R O G R A M 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. C O M M U N I T Y E N G A G E M E N T JAX is deeply committed to our communi- ties and is proud to support volunteer programs for our employ- ees and contribute to other nonprofits and community organiza- tions. 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. S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y At JAX, we understand every decision and action, whether directly or 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..

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