Research Technologist- Hematology

Mayo Career Site US•Rochester, MN

About The Position

A Research Technologist position is available to work with the Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) group that is within Hematology Research. The CLL research group has a major focus on understanding the nature and scope of the leukemic microenvironment in the pathobiology of CLL. For example, significant advances made by our group have included detailing the impact of stromal cells and their secreted products on leukemic B cells, as well as the ability of CLL B cells to modify the functional status of stromal cells.

Requirements

A solid understanding of basic lab techniques, equipment, and safety.
The ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
Additionally, this position requires excellent communication skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Must have the ability to keep track of, and organize, numerous samples and associated results electronically (i.e., MS Excel, MS PPT, etc) and manually (via storage in freezers).

Nice To Haves

Experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISAs, cell sorting and purification, western blotting, and immunohistochemistry/fluorescence.
Experience with basic data analysis using MS Excel or other programs (i.e., Prism) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, grant commitments.
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 the writing of manuscripts.
Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently, as discussed and approved by the Principal Investigator.

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