Research Associate , Stem Cell Biology & Immunology

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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.

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

• 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.

Salary Range: $69,752.83 - $/year