"Sr Laboratory Specialist"

Sr Laboratory Specialist

Job Summary

This opportunity is a scientist position in Dr. Samuel Cheshier's lab at Huntsman Cancer Institute that includes the organization, direction, and implementation of experiments, as well as lab management. You will conduct a wide range of experiments using some of the most advanced techniques available. We work in the field of macrophage immune therapy, targeted inhibition development, and precision medicine against pediatric and adult brain tumors. Types of procedures performed include culturing mouse and human brain tumor cells and isolating human tumor and immune cells for both in vivo and in vitro experiments. A core responsibility will be the establishment and maintenance of mouse models of brain tumors and the conduct of therapeutic experiments on these mice using targeted inhibitors, immune therapies, and standard therapies such as irradiation. Thus, significant experience working with mice is a critical requirement for this position. Our lab has taken our therapies into clinical trials, and your work here will lead to future trials involving adult and pediatric brain tumor patients. Flow cytometry, lentil-virus work, expression construct production, and DNA sequence and RNA expression analysis are also key components of our research.

Responsibilities

1. Applies independent judgment in order to assess the validity of data collected and to interpret results.
2. Devises, refines and implements new techniques or modifies existing processes by utilizing advanced knowledge.
3. Directs the daily operation of the lab including hiring and training subordinates.
4. Prepares, operates and maintains laboratory and experimental testing equipment.
5. May coauthor research papers and publications.
6. May represent the University by presenting research and findings to peers at conventions and conferences.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required:

Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals).

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate scientific discipline or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus four years of related full-time laboratory 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.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43478B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 39300 to 68300
Close Date: 2/3/2026
Open Until Filled:

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