The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute often has outstanding job opportunities for motivated individuals with the appropriate training or looking to learn and grow into the position.

Laboratory Research Technician

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and microsurgical procedures and prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.  In addition to other duties, the incumbent will genetically screen mice and maintain mice colonies.
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Research Technician

Our research efforts are geared towards understanding the mechanisms of immune rejection of transplanted organs, and to uncover ways to prevent this rejection. We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, fast learner and responsible person who is able to work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will screen (by PCR and flow cytometry), maintain, and keep records of mouse colonies, perform and assist in mouse surgeries, generate bone marrow chimeras, and be responsible for conducting small research projects. In addition, the candidate will be placing orders and maintaining inventory for the laboratory. This individual will also assist with manuscript/grant preparation and technical protocol writing. This individual will collect and organize research data for analysis. Strong organizational skills and exceptional interpersonal skills are a must, as the candidate will directly interact with the Principal Investigator, colleagues, and other collaborating researchers.
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Research Specialist

Our research efforts are geared towards understanding the mechanisms of immune rejection of transplanted organs and to uncover ways to prevent this rejection. We are looking for a highly motivated, organized, fast learning, and responsible person who is able to work both independently and as part of a team. The candidate will coordinate and execute in vitro and in vivo (in mice) immunological studies, collect, analyze, and interpret data. In addition, the candidate will screen (by PCR and flow cytometry), maintain, and keep records of mouse colonies; perform and assist in mouse surgeries; generate bone marrow chimeras; and produce retroviruses and transduce bone marrow cells with these retroviruses.
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