Research Technologist

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

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. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our virus and gene therapy laboratory to develop the next generation of targeted viral vectors. The individual should have experience in molecular cloning of new vector designs and constructs, virology, and mammalian cell culture. Proficiency with animal models, including handling, care, and conducting experiments according to institutional and ethical standards, is preferred. The candidate should have interest in drug development and clinical translation of novel therapeutics from bench to clinic. They should be able to work independently and collaboratively within a team to ensure timely progress of the research area. Experience with viral vector generation, characterization and purification methods highly desirable.

Requirements

Experience in molecular cloning of new vector designs and constructs
Experience in virology
Experience in mammalian cell culture
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with animal models, including handling, care, and conducting experiments according to institutional and ethical standards
Interest in drug development and clinical translation of novel therapeutics from bench to clinic
Experience with viral vector generation, characterization and purification methods

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.
Molecular cloning of new vector designs and constructs.
Virology.
Mammalian cell culture.
Handling, care, and conducting experiments with animal models.
Drug development and clinical translation of novel therapeutics from bench to clinic.
Work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Viral vector generation, characterization and purification methods.