Project Scientist - Biological Chemistry - Christofk

Job in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA

Listing for: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-21

Job specializations:

Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biology, Immunology Research

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 95000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 95000.00 YEAR

Applications are sought for a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position, with a focus on the field of immunometabolism and cancer.

The Christofk Lab examines how changes in systemic metabolism due to diet and/or metabolic disease impact mammalian development and cancer initiation and progression. Experience conducting diet studies in mice and harvesting mouse tissues, including bone and plasma, for analysis is required. The ideal candidate will have experience working with mouse models of multiple myeloma and have a background in immunology with extensive technical expertise in FACS analysis.

Projects may include but are not limited to metabolism studies related to multiple myeloma progression and impact of diet on the bone tumor microenvironment.

Responsible for adhering to lab safety and animal research protocols

Participate in the planning of grant goals and gathering pilot data for such proposals

Responsible for writing grant proposals for submission to federal agencies and seeking funding to establish own independence

Responsible for progress reporting to granting agencies

Responsible for collaborating with other lab members, particularly in matters related to immunology and FACs techniques

Responsible for writing research papers for publication

Conduct research related to multiple myeloma and metabolism

PhD in Immunology or a related Biological Science
Ability to work in a collaborative interdisciplinary environment
Desire to conduct cancer metabolism research
Experience leading large mouse studies and sample collection from mice

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