Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III Full-time

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

This position is for a research scientist in the Ehrlich lab. Primary responsibilities will be performing experiments to identify and test mechanisms underlying age-associated changes in the thymus microenvironment and consequences for T-cell development and selection. The scientist will analyze and present resulting data and contribute to writing manuscripts/ grant proposals. Duties will include management of a mouse colony and some administrative tasks, such as ordering and receiving supplies.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments and data analysis to identify and test mechanisms underlying age-associated changes in the thymus microenvironment and consequences for T-cell development and selection. Present data in lab meetings and prepare figures for presentations/ manuscripts/ grant proposals related to this research.
• Manage mouse colony used for research and maintain associated animal database; breed and genotype assigned strains; manage daily communications with ARC staff for this colony.
• Order reagents for these studies, as needed.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree with two years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with four years of experience. Experience with conventional and spectral flow cytometry and cell sorting; experience managing a mouse colony, including breeding and genotyping; prior experience with tissue cryosectioning/ paraffin sectioning, immunostaining, and imaging; experience with molecular assays, such as qRT-PCR.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with other immunology techniques, including ELISAs, western blots, and mammalian cell culture.

Salary Range

$55,000+ depending on qualifications

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