Lab Manager/Sr Scientist - Immunology (G
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The Yajing Gao Lab in the University of Utah’s Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology and Immunology, seeks a candidate as a Lab Manager or Senior Research Scientist, depending on qualifications and career focus. The role balances experimental research with laboratory operations and management. The lab studies lipid homeostasis in immune cells and immune control of systemic lipid metabolism using cross-disciplinary approaches and human and animal pathophysiology models.
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JOB SUMMARYThe Yajing Gao Lab in the Department of Pathology Division of Microbiology and Immunology is seeking a versatile candidate to join our team as either a Lab Manager or Senior Research Scientist, depending on qualifications and career focus. The ideal candidate will balance experimental research execution with key laboratory operations and management. The Gao Lab focuses on understanding the regulation and impact of lipid homeostasis in immune cells, as well as immune control of systemic lipid metabolism. Our group utilizes cross-disciplinary approaches, including fundamental biochemistry, cell biology, immunobiology techniques, and cutting-edge metabolomics, transcriptomics, high-resolution imaging, among other high-throughput technologies, paired with human and animal pathophysiology models. The successful candidate will provide technical and managerial support to daily laboratory operations, train personnel, and may support new scientific projects in the lab. Will work collaboratively in a team environment to advance the scientific mission of the Gao Lab. Learn about the great benefits of working for University of Utah at benefits.utah.edu.
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