Research Technologist - Neurology/Neurosurgery

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

80d

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science, or an associate's degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety.
• Ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
• Experience with basic data analysis.
• Demonstrated writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with rodent models.
• Experience with tissue acquisition.
• Experience with histological techniques.
• Experience with image analysis.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures.
• Monitors results and reports unusual outcomes.
• Collects, enters, and summarizes data.
• Assists in the maintenance of lab equipment and supplies.
• Performs basic statistical data analysis.
• Prepares tables, charts, and graphs.
• Assists in organizing data.
• Presents at research laboratory meetings.
• Contributes to writing of manuscripts.
• Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree