Research Scientist

Overview

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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. We aim to engineer therapeutic strategies to improve the immune system’s ability to destroy cancer without causing immune-mediated toxicities (such as diabetes, colitis and thyroid disorders).

This is a collaborative research effort using unique preclinical mouse models and interrogating clinical samples to improve our mechanistic understanding of the autoimmune and anti-tumor immune responses initiated by cancer immunotherapies. We also use several cellular and molecular techniques to identify changes to the immune response that correlate with disease outcomes including high-throughput sequencing (single cell RNA and TCR sequencing), cytometry (spectral and flow) and histology.

This position is ideal for a dedicated individual with strong communication skills who has a desire to gain extensive research experience as a member of a dynamic team, including the opportunity to develop their own independent research. The Young lab also has a strong track record of providing mentorship for individuals who have an interest in transitioning to graduate and medical school.

The Research Scientist will work alongside Dr. Young, and other lab members, and will play a pivotal role in supporting the scientific and organizational needs of the lab.

More information about the Young Lab is available at the website – (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Or reach out to Dr. Arabella Young directly for more details – arabella.youngh.edu.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment Nearly Continuously:
Office environment.

Physical Requirements Nearly Continuously:
Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or other scientific discipline in a related field plus four years of experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication…