Research Scientist

Overview

The Young Lab at the Huntsman Cancer Institute is seeking a highly motivated Research Scientist. We are a translational immunology laboratory that studies the immune response to cancer immunotherapies with the goal of engineering therapeutic strategies to enhance the immune system's ability to destroy cancer while minimizing immune-mediated toxicities (such as diabetes, colitis, and thyroid disorders). This role involves collaborative research using unique preclinical mouse models and clinical samples to improve mechanistic understanding of autoimmune and anti-tumor immune responses initiated by cancer immunotherapies.

Techniques include high-throughput sequencing (single cell RNA and TCR-sequencing), cytometry (spectral and flow), and histology. The position offers the opportunity to develop independent research within a dynamic team and mentorship for those transitioning to graduate or medical school. More information about the Young Lab is available at the website, and direct inquiries can be made to Dr. Arabella Young.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities we serve, including Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming, with impact worldwide.

• Develop scientific research projects and act as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
• Research and stay current with project-related scientific literature.
• Set up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
• Identify and implement creative solutions to overcome problems.
• Organize, interpret data and derive study conclusions.
• Manage and train research staff to achieve research goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
• Summarize results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
• Serve as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.
• Contribute to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
• Assist with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.
• Attend national conferences and present results of clinical studies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or related scientific field plus four years of experience or equivalent; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

the posting. Open until filled.

Requisition number: PRN
43856B.

Location:

Campus. Department: 02222 - HCI Arabella Young Lab. Pay Rate Range: 45000 to 52000. Close Date: 3/1/2026.