"Research Scientist"

Job Summary

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 an 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 - https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/huntsman/labs/young/

Or reach out to Dr. Arabella Young directly for more details - arabella.young@hci.utah.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.

Responsibilities

1. Develops scientific research projects and acts as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator.
2. Researches and stays current with project related scientific literature.
3. Sets up new methods or assays to accomplish scientific objectives.
4. Identifies and implements creative solutions to overcome problems.
5. Organizes, interprets data and derives study conclusions.
6. Manages and trains research staff to achieve research goals.
7. Collaborates with internal and external investigators on multiple research projects ensuring scientific significance and feasibility.
8. Summarizes results of clinical studies in the form of scientific abstracts and manuscripts.
9. Serves as a resource to provide clinical and scientific information needed for various initiatives.
10. Contributes to teaching activities by preparing and presenting educational seminars.
11. Assists with grant preparation by researching background, significance and planning statistics.
12. Attends national conferences and presents results of clinical studies.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

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 skills also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Requisition Number:

PRN43856B

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Department:

02222 - HCI Arabella Young Lab

Location:

Campus

Pay Rate Range:

45000 to 52000

Close Date:

3/1/2026