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Assistant Project Scientist – Yvonne Chen lab University of California Los Angeles Requisition Number: JPF10953 ASSISTANT PROJECT SCIENTIST – YVONNE CHEN LAB AT UCLA UCLA’s Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics is seeking to fill a full-time Assistant Project Scientist position in the Yvonne Chen Lab. The Assistant Project Scientist candidate will perform independent research on cancer immunotherapy. The Assistant Project Scientist will also be responsible for supervising junior members in the lab and coordinating inter-lab collaboration projects. This position is a 12-month non-Senate position. Start date: July 1, 2026 or as soon as mutually agreeable. The candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator and will successfully carry out experiments and analyze the data generated with minimal to no supervision. Specific responsibilities include: Design and execution of in vitro and in vivo experimental studies on developing new cell-based therapies. Supervising junior lab members and coordinating inter-lab collaboration projects. Additional Duties: Oversee technicians, undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral trainees in the lab. Preparation of manuscripts for publication in scientific journals. Required to communicate well with other scientists worldwide. Ability to work on multiple projects efficiently and effectively. Ability to work independently on scientific projects. The candidate will be required to complete all appropriate safety training as mandated by the campus’s Environmental Health & Safety Office Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomolecular Engineering, or related fields, and a minimum of 5 years of post-graduate experience working with human immune system and tumor models in mice (xenograft or syngeneic). At least 5 years of post-graduate research experience in immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology and animal study in an academic setting or equivalent. Additional Qualifications: Extensive experience in recombinant DNA techniques, PCR, cell culturing techniques, flow cytometry, animal research, cancer research, and immunology research. Ability to handle several projects simultaneously. Interested candidates should apply on-line by May 8, 2026 to UC Recruit – JPF10953 . Cultural North Star The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at Cultural North Star . Anti-Racism Roadmap The David Geffen School of Medicine Anti-racism roadmap is our co-created path to ensuring racial justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization as described in more detail at: Anti-Racism Roadmap . To apply, please visit: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10953 The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction jeid-18a0f0c635e16346aa5379d024857c98