Research Professional - Research Lab

Job Summary

This position will study targeted therapy for breast cancer growth and metastasis. Ongoing research projects include the study of growth factor signaling regulating growth and metastasis of breast cancer, use of animal models to study the effect of signaling inhibitors and natural killer cell based drugs on biology and metastasis of breast cancer, and in vivo imaging to monitor response to targeted therapies.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• 80% Research:
  Conduct research under the PI's direction; perform supervised scientific experiments using cell biological and molecular methods in both cell culture and mouse models; western blotting; analyses using real-time PCR; and image cells and tissue sections using immunohistochemical microscopy. Maintain a laboratory notebook; write up results and present them in lab meetings; read scientific literature based on the projects. The employee will plan experiments in collaboration with the supervisor and will be expected to problem solve with the help of the supervisor and implement changes necessary to ensure success of the work.
• 10% Mouse work:
  Assisting in monitoring of mice, injecting and implanting tumor cells in mice, measuring tumor growth and imaging athymic mice during experiments, weighing mice and administering treatments to mice, harvesting and processing of blood, tumors, and lungs of mice and analysis of metastases.
• 10% Lab maintenance:
  General lab maintenance and duties including lab equipment, ordering laboratory chemicals and supplies, making solutions, stocking of lab & tissue culture, routine lab upkeep.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or a related discipline and work experience related to the job to equal four years.
• Experience with cell culture of cell lines, western blotting, isolation of RNA and PCR, and flow cytometry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and demonstrated technical ability in biochemical and analytical assays.
• Experience with mouse handling.
• Ability to read and evaluate scientific papers; ability to write up scientific results and contribute to editing manuscripts; strong computer and organizational skills.

The selected candidate will have interest in animal models of cancer biology and use of modern molecular biology techniques. They will also be expected to demonstrate reliability, attention to detail, motivation, ability to follow protocols, work independently, and multi-task.

Pay Range: $42,141 - $44,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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