HQ Function

Serves as the primary center for research, administration, and the original site for mouse production and genetic resource development. It houses extensive research laboratories, bioinformatics resources, and educational facilities.

Notable Features:

Nestled on Mount Desert Island, offering a unique, inspiring environment for scientific research. State-of-the-art research facilities, including advanced genomics sequencing centers and extensive vivaria. Proximity to Acadia National Park.

Work Culture:

Highly collaborative and mission-driven, fostering innovation and scientific excellence. Strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and a commitment to translating discoveries into improved human health. A sense of community is often noted, partly due to its relatively remote and scenic location.

HQ Significance:

The Bar Harbor campus is the historic heart of JAX, where its pioneering work in mouse genetics began. It remains a central hub for its global operations and a symbol of its enduring commitment to biomedical discovery.

Values Reflected in HQ: The campus reflects JAX's dedication to scientific rigor, innovation, collaboration, and its deep roots in the study of mammalian genetics for human benefit.

Location:

The Jackson Laboratory supports the global biomedical community through the distribution of its JAX® Mice models to researchers in over 60 countries. Beyond its physical locations in the US and China, JAX engages in international collaborations, offers educational programs and workshops worldwide, and provides online resources and databases accessible globally. Its research findings and genomic data contributions have a worldwide impact on understanding and treating human diseases.

Street Address:

600 Main Street

City:

Bar Harbor

State/Province:

Maine

Country:

USA