Research Technologist - Lucas-McAllister Lab
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, ambitious, and creative individual to help shape the future of a discovery-oriented biomedical research laboratory. The primary research focus of the lab centers on the interaction of cancer with the immune system. We are searching for an individual to take a major role in operations for this expanding team. The lab is jointly directed by senior Principal Investigators: Dr. Peter Lucas - Vice Chair for Research, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and Dr. Linda McAllister - Enterprise Deputy Director, Pediatric Cancer Programs, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful candidate will work closely with our group, which includes a Principal Research Technologist, a Senior Program Coordinator Administrative Leader, Senior Research Scientists, Post-Doctoral fellows and PhD Student Trainees.
Requirements
- Have strong organizational and record keeping skills, as well as the ability to accurately collect, store and interpret research data.
- Demonstrates a basic understanding of lab practices.
Responsibilities
- Support lab member projects via method development, conduction of experiments, and data analysis and interpretation
- Design and complete experiments geared towards research objectives of the lab
- Assist in routine laboratory operations including ordering, regulatory documentation/compliance (chemical safety, biosafety, IACUC and IRBs), personnel training, equipment/reagent management and maintenance
- Contribute to manuscript and grant writing
- Present at research laboratory meetings
- Assists in design of experiments and protocols. Executes experimental studies in support of lab goals.
- Performs experiments according to established procedure and under the direction of senior lab personnel.
- Keeps detailed log of experimental procedures.
- Trains lab personnel in lab techniques.
- Maintains equipment and supplies.
- Plans for equipment repair or replacement.
- Assists in the selection of instrumentation and computer software and hardware.
- Collects, documents and analyzes data.
- Prepares graphs, tables and figures for grants and manuscripts.
- Presents at lab meetings.
- Reports difficulties in experimentation and data collection and follows through with protocol modifications.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
