Research Associate - 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.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS with a degree in a related science, including two years of recent/directly related work experience, utilizing the techniques/methods required by the position and demonstrating technical expertise in these areas; and/or equivalent experience/training
• Background in immunology, with specific knowledge in hematopoiesis and T cell development
• Demonstrated proficiency in mouse husbandry, breeding schemes, and multiple administration routes
• Proven ability to perform rodent survival surgery and tissue collection under aseptic conditions
• Experience with a wide range of wet lab skills, including cell culture, FACS, microscopy, and molecular biology techniques
• Proficiency with specialized scientific software such as Flow Jo, ImageJ/LAS X, and Graph Pad Prism
• Excellent organizational skills, strong record‑keeping, and ability to work independently as a technical specialist

• Specialized scientific background in thymus development and TEC/thymocyte crosstalks
• Demonstrated surgical techniques including bone marrow transplantation, renal capsule transplantation, and adoptive transfer models
• Extensive experience with advanced multi‑color FACS including spectral flow cytometry
• Experience working with BSL2+ materials
• Prior experience managing vendor relations, ordering, and compliance documentation (IACUC, EH&S, BSL-2)