Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate IIIThis 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.ResponsibilitiesPerform 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 QualificationsMaster'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 QualificationsExperience with other immunology techniques, including ELISAs, western blots, and mammalian cell culture.Salary Range$55,000+ depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsUniforms 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 MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interest