Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216) Full-time

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate I (4216)

This position is to provide research assistance, laboratory management, and management of the mouse colony for the Ehrlich lab.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory and administrative functions: carry out basic lab maintenance/upkeep, order and store general lab supplies/reagents, manage inventory, and maintain ordering databases, keeping track of spending. Submit receipts to departmental ordering team. Coordinate reagent shipments. Train new personnel in lab-specific procedures. Maintain lab meeting schedule, ensure conference room is reserved for lab meeting, and maintain rotating lab chore chart.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC and EHS regulations, including coordinating training for lab members.
• Manage mouse colony and maintain laboratory animal database and safety records; breed and genotype assigned strains; manage daily communications with ARC staff and coordinate communication between ARC and lab members; serve as emergency contact for ARC; coordinate animal shipments with ARC staff.
• Perform scientific experiments as directed, primarily involving standard and multiplex immunofluorescence imaging. Participate in lab meetings and journal clubs. Assist lab members with experiments, as needed, including flow cytometry/cell sorting.

Required Qualifications

Prior experience with mouse handling, colony maintenance, and genotyping; robust organizational skills; prior experience with cryosectioning and immunofluorescence staining and imaging; strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience with flow cytometry.

Salary

$48,000

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished).
• May work around chemical fumes.
• May work around standard office conditions.
• May work around biohazards.
• May work around chemicals.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest