Research Technologist - Lucas-McAllister Lab

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

• 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.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, ambitious, and creative individual to help shape the future of a discovery-oriented biomedical research laboratory. 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
• Dr. Linda Mc Allister
  - 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.

• Support lab member projects via method development, conduction of experiments, and data analysis and interpretation
• Design and complete experiments feared 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
• Have strong organizational and record keeping skills, as well as the ability to accurately collect, store and interpret research data.
• 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.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of lab practices.
• 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.

Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science. Preference for candidates with at least 2 to 4 years of relevant research laboratory experience. Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting. Must be able to work with a variety of people at all levels both within and outside of the institution.

Experience with basic data analysis is required. Skills in bioinformatics considered a plus. This position requires demonstrated writing skills. Additional responsibilities below.

Note:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

• Preferred skills:
• Cell Culture and Viral Techniques:
  Mammalian cell culture, transient transfection, lentiviral/retroviral production, and stable cell line generation
• Protein Analysis:
  Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC), confocal microscopy
• Molecular Biology and DNA technologies: qPCR, DNA/RNA preparation, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparation
• Flow Cytometry:
  Sample preparation, staining, and basic data acquisition/analysis
• Animal Work:
  Mouse handling, murine tumor modeling, intraperitoneal (IP) injection, and subcutaneous injection

Part of the selection process includes an OnDemand (pre-recorded) interview to complete at your convenience. During that…