Research Specialist I (Immunology - Bapat Lab)
About the role
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
Work environment: Nearly continuously: laboratory environment. Often: exposure to animals.
Physical requirements: Nearly continuously: hearing, listening, talking. Often: repetitive hand motion (such as typing and pipetting), walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: bending, reaching overhead.
Anticipated start date: January 2027.
Responsibilities
- 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