Research Engineering/ Scientist Associate III

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

4d•$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

This 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.

Requirements

Master'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.

Nice To Haves

Experience with other immunology techniques, including ELISAs, western blots, and mammalian cell culture.

Responsibilities

Perform 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.