Research Opportunities - Oncology
Washington University in St. Louis
St. Louis, MO, USA
Posted on Jul 22, 2025
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40Position Summary
We are currently seeking a talented and motivated wet-lab scientist to drive forward projects related to improving immunotherapies for cancer within the Department of Medicine. The Foltz lab works at the intersection of translational immunology and computational biology. We study mechanisms of response and resistance to natural killer (NK) cell therapies for hematological malignancies by integrating single-cell sequencing approaches, clinical samples, and experimental biology on primary human immune cells to improve NK cell therapies for cancer.The ideal candidate will have experience with cell culture and flow cytometry. It would also be beneficial to have experience in immunology, xenograft mouse models, single-cell sequencing, and/or CRISPR Cas9 gene editing. An ability to learn new skills, take initiative, and conceptualize data is essential.
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This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
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Base pay is commensurate with experience.
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