Sr Research Associate - BMB Research

Position Title

Sr. Research Associate – BMB Research Staff

SOM KC Biochemistry

Classification created to permit compensation to individuals performing research on campus and in the Medical Center using University facilities without detailed supervision. Incumbents may guide the research of others and participate, to a limited degree, in classroom instruction. The Sr. Research Associate will perform molecular biological experiments and animal studies, providing technical support for laboratory‑based cancer research with a heavy focus on breast cancer models in mice.

• Maintain mouse colony and husbandry—setting up genetic crosses, breeding, and weaning.
• Document and track meticulous animal inventory records.
• Conduct transgenic mice genotyping.
• Perform sterile technique in handling immune‑compromised mice for IP/IV/orthotopic injections into various strains.
• Measure tumor growth with calipers to monitor experimental progress and assess treatment effects.
• Train personnel in basic mouse handling techniques.
• Dissect euthanized animals and process tissues for histological or other analyses.
• Establish tumor implantation at orthotopic sites, including the mammary gland.
• Order lab reagents and consumables, receive shipments, and maintain lab organization.
• Ensure laboratory compliance in all aspects of animal care, including maintaining and updating IACUC animal protocols.

• Eight years of relevant experience (education may substitute one year of experience for one year of education).
• Three years of experience in scientific or experimental research work.
• Experience working with animals in a research setting.

• PhD in one of the natural sciences or a related field.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Pay Range: $58,656.00 – $86,000.00 (minimum $58,656.00, midpoint $72,328.00, maximum $86,000.00).

Comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, health expense accounts with generous employer contributions, employer‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance, paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, bereavement, jury duty, military service, parental leave), and a retirement program with generous employer contributions. For more information visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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