Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

About the role

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 and 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, and 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.

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protective equipment furnished.
• May work around chemical fumes, biohazards, and chemicals.
• May work around standard office conditions.

Salary Range

$55,000+ depending on qualifications