Lab Manager/Scientist (Immunology - Bapat Lab)

Lab Manager/Scientist (Immunology - Bapat Lab)

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Bapat Lab in the Department of Pathology has an exciting
opening for a Lab Manager/Scientist to help anchor a lab pursuing
research that seeks to understand how shifts in systemic and
cellular metabolism affect immune responses, specifically focusing
on T cells.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in a broad
range of techniques commonly used in immunology research, including
fluency with flow cytometry, mouse husbandry/colony management,
cell culture, basic molecular biology and biochemistry techniques
(e.g. transfections, cloning viral expression vectors, western
blots), and a willingness to learn and become adept in new
techniques in the areas of DNA cloning/sequencing, viral
transduction, and advanced microscopy. In this role, you will be
able to pursue a scientific line of inquiry via direct
experimentation and intellectual contribution.

This individual should have proven experience in setting up
experiments with proper controls, acquiring and analyzing data, and
synthesizing the data into actionable next steps.

See: https://bapatlab.org

The department may choose to hire at job level P2 or P3 based
on business need and candidate's education and
experience.

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Responsibilities

P2 | Research Specialist II (Job Code
P56432)

Requires moderate skill set and proficiency in discipline. Conducts
work assignments of increasing complexity, under moderate
supervision with some latitude for independent judgment.

P3 | Research Specialist III (Job Code
P56433)

Considered highly skilled and proficient in discipline. Conducts
complex, important work under minimal supervision and with wide
latitude for independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Designs, plans, and conducts independent and collaborative

research experiments investigating the regulation of immune
responses by systemic and cellular metabolism, with an emphasis on
T cell biology and function.

• Performs a broad range of experimental techniques in immunology

and molecular biology, including multiparameter flow cytometry,
mammalian cell culture, immune cell isolation and functional
assays, molecular cloning, protein analysis, and other relevant
laboratory procedures.

• Conducts experiments using mouse models, including animal

handling, breeding and colony management, experimental
interventions, tissue collection, and preparation of biological
specimens for downstream analysis.

• Develops, optimizes, and implements experimental protocols and

new laboratory techniques, including advanced molecular, cellular,
and genomic approaches, to support ongoing and emerging research
projects.

• Collects, organizes, and analyzes experimental data; performs

appropriate statistical analyses; maintains accurate experimental
records; and prepares figures, reports, and presentations to
communicate research findings.

• Contributes intellectually to the laboratory's research program

through experimental design, critical interpretation of results,
literature review, troubleshooting, and identification of
subsequent research directions.

• Oversees day-to-day laboratory operations, including

procurement of research supplies and reagents, inventory
management, equipment maintenance, coordination with vendors and
institutional core facilities, and organization of shared
laboratory resources.

• Coordinates laboratory regulatory and administrative

activities, including maintenance of animal research protocols,
biosafety approvals, laboratory safety procedures, and compliance
with institutional research policies and requirements.

• Supports the training and supervision of junior laboratory

members, including research technicians and students, by providing
technical guidance, developing standard operating procedures, and
promoting rigorous, reproducible, and collaborative scientific
practices.

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 and Level of Frequency that may be
required:

Nearly Continuously: Laboratory environment.Seldom: Exposure to
animals.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be
required:

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive
hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing,
sitting.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

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 Specialist, II: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of
directly related work experience. Research Specialist,
III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a
master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work
experience.

Preferences

The preferred candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Biology,
Chemistry, or other scientific discipline; knowledge of complex
laboratory techniques, equipment, terminology, materials and
substances; be skilled in the use of laboratory equipment; have the
ability to create and analyze statistical calculations and prepare
reports; possess effective communication skills.

Special Instructions

This position will begin as early as January
2027.

Requisition Number: PRN46547B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: On site, 40 hours per week, variable
schedule based on needs of lab.

Department: 00247 - Pathology

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 43,888 - 70,151

Close Date: 01/21/2027

Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/211264

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