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University of Utah

Research Associate

Campus, IL · On-site

The job entails research at the intersection of the gut microbiome, tumor immunology, and colon ... More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail ...

Tiny Health

Lab Manager

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Louis laboratory while serving as a key contributor to our microbiome research and development ... Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity How we work * A mission that actually ...

Tiny Health

$60K - $60K/yr

Draft research protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical study reports * Work ... Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity How we work * A mission that actually ...

Tiny Health

$84K - $85K/yr

Professional exposure to microbiome research is not required, but curiosity and comfort operating ... Self-directed, proactive, and comfortable with ambiguity How we work * A mission that actually ...

The Pennsylvania State University

$19 - $26/hr

Our research focuses on microbial ecology and microbiome research. Examples of topics include ... A plus would be direct experience working with plants, soil, and microbial culturing. This position ...

Tamus

Postdoctoral Research Associate

College Station, TX · On-site

$4.1K/mo

... Director of the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center. Required Education: Doctorate degree ... Experience in research related to secondary metabolites of fruits and vegetables, gut microbiome ...

BiomeSense

Head of Research

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

... applying gut microbiome technologies (GutLab, MetaBiome) to advance personalized medicine. We ... omics platform with direct accountability to company leadership across metagenomics ...

Evvy

Medical Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

Evvy has generated the world's largest vaginal microbiome dataset from 100,000+ patients ... Our work is supported by research published in major peer-reviewed journals and presented at major ...

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Research Associate

University of Utah

Campus, IL • On-site

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Open Date 08/12/2026 Requisition Number PRN45907B Job Title Research Associate Working Title Research Associate Career Progression Track A00 Track Level FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00229 - Gastroenterology Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 20000 to 500000 Close Date 11/13/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 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 
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The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah NonDiscrimination page.


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