RESEARCHER 1 - LIFE SCIENCES - MULTIDISCIPLINE

About the Job

The University of Minnesota is seeking a researcher with organizational and time management skills to work on projects centered on chronic pain. The ideal candidate will have an interest in performing: protein/RNA/DNA assays, mouse colony management, pre-clinical behavioral assays, tissue dissection, histology, microscopy, tissue/cell culture and general lab management. The ideal applicant will be able to work both independently and as part of team. As specific tasks associated with this position will shift with each project; a willingness to learn and be flexible is critical for this position.

Responsibilities

• General lab maintenance (10%): Ordering and maintenance of supplies and inventories.

• General lab compliance (5%): Oversight of laboratory safety and compliance regulations.

• Mouse colony management (25%): May include mouse breeding, weaning and genotyping.

• Lab procedures (50%): Examples include preparation of solutions, extraction and measurement of protein/RNA/DNA, in vivo behavioral assays, and histology.

• Documentation (10%): Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), detailed documentation of methods and experimental results.

• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation Range: $49,400 - $58,800

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:

• BA/BS (in a STEM related field) or a combination of related education (in a STEM related field) and work experience to equal four years

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a laboratory environment

• Ability to learn and develop and troubleshoot new procedures

• Ability to keep clear and comprehensive records

• Experience in extraction and measurement of protein/DNA/RNA

• Experience with tissue and/or cell culture

• Experience in microscopy, histology and immunohistochemistry

• Experience with pre-clinical models (e. g. small animal surgery, behavior, perfusion, dissection)

• Experience in management of mouse breeding colonies

Benefits

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off

• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program

• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans

• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts

• University HSA contributions

• Disability and employer-paid life insurance

• Employee wellbeing program

• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity

• Financial counseling services

• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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Diversity

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About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).