Senior Research Technologist - Gene-Targeted Therapy for Rare Genetic Diseases

Mayo Clinic • Rochester, MN

402d • $64,501 - $96,824

About The Position

The Senior Research Technologist at Mayo Clinic will play a crucial role in advancing research efforts focused on developing novel gene-targeted therapies for rare genetic diseases, particularly amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This position involves both wet-lab and computational work, contributing to experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to achieve the lab's goals and grant commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science with 4 years of research laboratory experience.
• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of research experience in a laboratory setting.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, RNA-seq), tissue culture, iPSC culture, and assay development.
• Familiarity with bioinformatics tools and data analysis software (e.g., PRISM, sequence analysis, statistical software).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with genetic variant interpretation and the development of therapeutic strategies for rare genetic diseases.
• Previous involvement in clinical or translational research is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments.
• Contributes to the planning, design, and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting.
• Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes, and suggests modifications.
• Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data.
• May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows, and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques.
• Works with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefit plans
• Continuing education and advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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