Limited Tenure Research Technologist - Endocrinology

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

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About The Position

Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, and summarizes data. Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies. Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data. Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts. Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator. Note: This is a one year limited tenure appointment with possibility of one year extension or permanent role (dependent upon funding) Qualifications Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting. Experience with basic data analysis is required. This position requires demonstrated writing skills.

Requirements

• Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.
• Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with basic data analysis is required.
• This position requires demonstrated writing skills.
• Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate would have previous experience working with mouse models, including colony management tasks such as animal handling, dosing, sacrifice, and genotyping.
• Candidate with hands-on experience with common wet-lab techniques, including but not limited to nucleic acid extraction, qPCR, and ELISA is a plus.
• In addition, experience with tissue processing and histological techniques is strongly preferred. These include embedding, sectioning, and microscopy, as well as familiarity with immunohistochemistry (IHC) and ISH techniques.
• Primary responsibilities would include a combination of the above tasks, supporting team members in ongoing experimental procedures, maintaining detailed and accurate records, and assisting with data analysis when needed.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments, i.e., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.
• Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications.
• Collects, enters, and summarizes data.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
• Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.
• Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.
• Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level