Staff Research Associate 3, Stem Cell Biology & Immunology

Our laboratory studies the cell biology of immune cell development from human stem cells, with the long term goal of understanding how T cells are produced in normal development and in disease states, and developing methods to generate T cells from stem cells for immunotherapy. We are seeking an experienced Staff Research Associate with strong organizational skills to support the lab activities. The SRA will also perform a broad range of experimental procedures, including pluripotent stem cell culture, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, RNA/DNA extraction, real time PCR, and viral vector cloning and preparation. Key responsibilities include:

* Manage all purchasing activities, including ordering reagents and consumables, and serving as the primary point of contact with vendors and sales representatives.

* Maintain immunodeficient and immunocompetent mouse colonies, including breeding, weaning, bone marrow transplantation, survival surgeries, imaging, and tissue/blood sampling.

* Communicate with funding offices regarding project requirements and updates.

* Coordinate with vendors, representatives, and technical specialists to support experimental workflows.

* Oversee undergraduate personnel, including training and scheduling.

* Manage Material Transfer Agreements.

* Prepare standard operating procedures and lab protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.

Salary Range: $69,752.83 - $112,171.84/year

* Minimum of 2 years of hands-on wet-lab experience such as tissue culture and molecular biology.

* Experience with mouse handling preferred.

* Experience with flow cytometry analysis preferred.

* Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Flexibility to work after-hours based on operational needs.