Senior Research Technologist - Mouse Colony Management; limited tenure

Mayo Clinic Job Opportunity

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Benefits Highlights

• 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.

Responsibilities

Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments (e.g. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.). 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.

Additional Information

This position is responsible for providing high-quality care for mice utilized in a research program aimed to optimize immunotherapy of cancer. Duties include maintaining breeding colonies, weaning, microchipping, routine mouse handling, and daily health observations, as well as other animal care tasks as assigned. The individual must consistently follow established protocols in compliance with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) guidelines.

Successful candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment while taking direction from multiple laboratory members. Previous hands-on experience with mouse handling is required.

• This is a limited tenure position that has been approved for 1 year that may have the possibility of extension or turning into a regular position.
• This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship. We will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Requires 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.