Research Specialist I (Immunology - Bapat Lab)

Research Specialist I (Immunology - Bapat Lab)

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The 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: https://bapatlab.org

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Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be
required:

Nearly Continuously: Laboratory environment.

Often: 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, I: Requires a bachelor's (or
equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a
master's (or equivalency) degree.

Preferences

PREFERENCES

• Prior research experience in immunology, molecular biology,

cell biology, or a related biomedical discipline.

• Hands-on experience working with laboratory mice, including

animal handling, breeding, genotyping, injections, and tissue
collection.

• Experience with primary mammalian cell isolation and culture,

particularly immune cells.

• Familiarity with multicolor flow cytometry, sample preparation,

and basic analysis of flow cytometry data.

• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR,

quantitative PCR, RNA isolation, and preparation of biological
samples for sequencing.

• Experience with mouse models of inflammation, metabolic

disease, or cancer.

• Strong organizational skills, careful experimental

documentation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage
multiple experiments.

• Ability to work both independently under established protocols

and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research
environment.

Special Instructions

Anticipated start date: January 2027.

Applicants should submit a current CV or resume and a brief cover
letter describing their relevant laboratory research experience,
technical expertise, and scientific interests. Experience in
experimental immunology, mouse models, and cellular or molecular
biology is particularly relevant.

Requisition Number: PRN46565B

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: 27,194 - 52,706

Close Date: 01/21/2027

Open Until Filled:

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