Staff Research Associate 3 - Pediatric BMT

Job Description

Department of Pediatrics is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Research Associate III (SRA) to support our research project on T cell development, thymic epithelial biology, and thymic regeneration. The SRA will serve as a senior technical specialist leading in vivo rodent research projects on thymic and T cell functions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge in T cell and thymus biology, experience independently managing large, complex mouse colonies, planning and performing long-term, complex surgical procedures, and executing downstream tissue, cellular and molecular analyses, with exceptional attention to detail.

 The SRA is also required to independently plan and carry out original research projects in the laboratory, using a combination of techniques including cell culture, FACS, Western blot, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology. 

 As an SRA, the candidate is expected to operate with a high level of independence, troubleshoot technical difficulties, and maintain safety and regulatory compliances. The ideal candidate needs to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, and assist in training students and junior lab personnel.