Job Details

Research Associate

Position Number: 9772469
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Associate

Job Summary

This job is for a PhD level scientist who has completed their PhD and has Postdoctoral experience. The job entails research at the intersection of the gut microbiome, tumor immunology, and colon cancer. The applicant will need to be proficient in carrying out cellular and molecular biology experiments, specifically in the field of microbiology and immunology. The applicant will be responsible for doing experiments, writing protocols, and presenting results in presentations and in manuscripts. The applicant will also be responsible for mentoring junior level scientists in the lab including graduate students. The applicant will report to Dr. Weis.

Responsibilities
Carry out experiments in the Weis lab which include cellular and molecular biology experiments, specifically in the field of microbiology and immunology. The applicant will be responsible for doing experiments, writing protocols, and presenting results in presentations and in manuscripts. The applicant will also be responsible for mentoring junior level scientists in the lab including graduate students. The applicant will also act as lab manager in some duties, and help manage the lab ordering, animal protocols, and biosafety.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences
PhD,Experience in microbiome research Experience in colon cancer research Experience with cell culture and in animal models of disease

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45907B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00229 - Gastroenterology
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 20000 to 500000
Close Date: 11/13/2026
Open Until Filled:

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