Position Summary
The Schlaeger Lab is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and detail-oriented researcher to join our human stem cell biology laboratory. We are looking for a candidate who is capable of acquiring new skills efficiently, adept at multitasking, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment where you will grow your expertise while advancing innovative projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce, maintain, and conduct quality control on human pluripotent stem cells.
• Perform cellular analysis using techniques such as immunostaining, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA isolation, PCR, and other molecular biology methods.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments, including flow cytometers, automated fluorescence microscopes, plate washers, plate readers, and liquid handling robotics.
• Manage laboratory inventory by monitoring, ordering, and organizing supplies.
• Prepare media and stock solutions for ongoing experiments.
• Ensure strict compliance with institutional and federal guidelines regarding health, safety, and animal use regulations.
• Develop research figures and assist in writing and updating laboratory protocols.
• Mentor junior lab members and instruct them on proper laboratory techniques.
• Present research findings and progress updates during weekly lab meetings.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a closely related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

• Extensive hands-on undergraduate or graduate research laboratory experience highly preferred.
• Willingness to work with animal models and human tissue samples.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency in following multi-step protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a goal-focused team environment.
• Commitment to a two-year duration in this role.
• Human pluripotent stem cell culture and manipulation experience preferred.
• CRISPR genome editing experience preferred.
• Standard molecular biology techniques experience preferred.
• Chemical and high-throughput screening methods, including the use of robotics experience preferred.
• ddPCR and FACS (Fluorescence-Activated Cell Sorting) experience preferred.
• Confocal microscopy and advanced image analysis experience preferred.
• cGMP regulations and tissue culture practices experience preferred.