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Benefits at JAX

From the highest quality medical insurance available and our flexible vacation policy, to onsite gym, cafeterias, and interfaith spaces, JAX offers extensive best in class benefits that emphasize physical, mental, and financial wellness.

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Photo of JAX colleagues during annual employee picnic sitting on grass with purple JAX umbrellas

JAX colleagues in Farmington, Conn. relax together during an annual employee picnic.

Financial Wellness at JAX

  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions up to 10% of your earnings (plan is administered by Vanguard.)
  • Employer paid basic life insurance
  • Employer paid accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Employer paid long term disability insurance
  • Employer paid short term disability insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Voluntary group home and auto insurance
  • Voluntary group pet insurance

Health & Wellness at JAX

  • Medical & prescription insurance plans (for eligible full-time, part-time, & J-1 Visa employees)
  • Fertility program benefit
  • Dental & vision insurance
  • Healthcare flexible spending account
  • Dependent care flexible spending account
  • Onsite fitness centers with dedicated athletic trainers

Work/Life Balance

  • Paid parental leave
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • JAX Presidential holidays
  • Bereavement leave
  • Volunteer days

JAX wins 2023 Plan Sponsor of the Year Award in recognition of employee retirement plan

JAX wins 2023 Plan Sponsor of the Year Award in recognition of employee retirement plan

The Jackson Laboratory has won the 2023 Plan Sponsor of the Year award in the “Nonprofit Defined Contribution Plans $300 Million and Greater” category. The annual Plan Sponsor of the Year award is presented by PLANSPONSOR magazine, a professional publication that focuses on retirement programs. The award recognizes retirement plan sponsors that show a commitment to their participants’ financial health and retirement success. Winners were announced at the PLANSPONSOR National Conference in Orlando, Fla. on June 21.

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Support for International Candidates & Hires

At JAX, diversity drives our science with six continents represented across our community. Human health is a global challenge, and we must consider and address the unique needs of individuals around the world. While 99% of our genomes are identical, the 1% that differs — and the complex interactions between them — can make all the difference in our health.

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