Research Specialist ; Immunology - Bapat Lab
Listed on 2026-10-24
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Immunology Research, Biomedical Science, Clinical Research
Open Date 10/21/2026
Requisition Number PRN
46565B
Job Title Research Specialists
Working Title Research Specialist I (Immunology
- Bapat Lab)
Career Progression Track P00
Track Level P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
On site, 40 hours per week, variable schedule based on needs of lab.
VP Area U of U Health
- Academics
Department 00247 - Pathology
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 27,194 - 52,706
Close Date 01/21/2027
Job Summary JOB SUMMARYThe Bapat Lab in the Department of Pathology investigates how the immune system regulates tissue physiology, inflammation, and disease, with particular emphasis on immunometabolism, tissue immune memory, and cancer immunology.
We seek a motivated Research Specialist I to support experimental studies using mouse models, primary immune cell cultures, and molecular and cellular immunology approaches.
The successful candidate will participate in the execution of in vivo and in vitro experiments, including mouse colony management, tissue processing, immune cell isolation, flow cytometry, and molecular assays.
Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate experimental records, organizing and analyzing data, and contributing to the overall scientific and operational activities of the laboratory. The position provides opportunities to develop expertise in advanced experimental immunology and contribute to ongoing research projects. See:
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Conduct in vivo experiments using mouse models of inflammation, obesity, and cancer, including animal handling, experimental treatments, sample collection, and tissue harvesting under approved protocols.
Maintain and manage genetically modified mouse colonies, including breeding, genotyping, colony records, and coordination of experimental cohorts.
Isolate and process primary cells from mouse tissues, including skin, adipose tissue, lymphoid organs, and tumors, for downstream cellular and molecular analyses.
Perform primary immune cell culture, in vitro stimulation assays, and other cell-based experiments using established protocols.
Prepare samples and perform immunological assays, including multicolor flow cytometry, fluorescence-activated cell sorting, and molecular biology techniques.
Assist in preparing samples for genomic and transcriptomic analyses, including bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing and other high-dimensional profiling methods.
Collect, organize, analyze, and document experimental results; maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and electronic research records.
Support laboratory operations, including reagent preparation, inventory management, equipment maintenance, and compliance with institutional biosafety and animal research requirements.
Participate in laboratory meetings, experimental discussions, and collaborative research activities.
Nearly Continuously:
Laboratory environment.
Often:
Exposure to animals.
Nearly Continuously:
Hearing, listening, talking.
Often:
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing, sitting.
Seldom:
Bending, reaching overhead.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Research…
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