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A Research Assistant position is available in the Division of Immunology of the Children’s Hospital. This position is ideal for candidates interested in translational immunology research. A two-year commitment is preferred for this role. The research assistant will spend his/her/their time assisting Dr. Lauren Henderson in her translational research studies. Dr. Henderson’s research focuses on the role of T cells in pediatric rheumatologic conditions such as juvenile arthritis.
Job Responsibility:
Isolating mononuclear cells from peripheral blood and synovial fluid (joint fluid)
Cryopreserving biosamples
Maintaining cell cultures
Extracting DNA/RNA
Processing samples for flow cytometry and mass cytometry (CyTOF)
Running PCRs
Conducting T cell functional assays
Maintaining biosample databases
There will be opportunities to participate in data analysis (flow cytometry, RNA sequencing, high throughput sequencing of the T cell receptor repertoire)
The research assistant will also meet with patients and families to obtain consent for research studies
The research assistant will be consider part of the research team and will have opportunities to present at lab meeting, develop abstracts, participate in manuscript preparation, and attend educational lectures/seminars in immunology and pediatric rheumatology
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s degree in STEM with a focus in biology, molecular biology, life sciences, or medical technology is required
The ideal candidate should be proactive, organized, and have excellent time management skills
He/She/They should feel comfortable interacting with pediatric patients and other research team members
Experience with molecular biology techniques is a plus
Nice to have:
Experience with molecular biology techniques
What we offer:
flexible schedules
affordable health, vision and dental insurance
child care and student loan subsidies
generous levels of time off
403(b) Retirement Savings plan
Pension
Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement