A Research Specialist position (mid-range) is available for a motivated, enthusiastic and organized candidate to help with work on studying mechanisms regulating T cell development and differentiation as well as characterizing their role in tumor immunity.

The chosen candidate will develop and work independently on a research project as directed by the principal investigator in close collaboration with laboratory members and colleagues. The candidate will gain valuable experience in many cutting edge experimental techniques including: flow cytometric analysis, real time PCR, metabolism, cell signaling/transcription/epigenetics, functional studies of immune regulation, murine models of cancer and human immunological evaluation. The chosen candidate will also participate in the authorship of the research publications from the lab as well as assist in the preparation and presentation of research results for dissemination. Aside from bench-work, the candidate will also be responsible for ordering and tracking supplies for the laboratory and managing key laboratory resources including mouse colony.