Genetics & Cell Biology Lab Researcher

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 63,755,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Time off

Tuition assistance

Medical/dental plans

HSAs

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is seeking a skilled researcher to engineer and phenotype cells, analyze complex experimental data, and maintain routine lab operations. The role emphasizes precise experimental protocol adherence and meticulous documentation in a dynamic research setting.

You will contribute to data compilation for reviews and presentations, and support ongoing lab maintenance tasks that ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in biological sciences plus at least 2 years experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal at least 6 years
• Demonstrates molecular cloning techniques
• Demonstrates primary cell culture
• Conducts experiments according to written protocols
• Maintains accurate and organized documentation
• Animal handling in a research lab
• Experience with Flow Cytometry
• Experience with Genome Engineering
• Troubleshooting experimental issues

Responsibilities

• 70% - Lab Experiments: Engineer and phenotype cells
• 20% - Data Compilation and Analysis: Analyze, compile, and summarize experimental data for review and presentation
• 10% - Routine Lab Maintenance

Skills

Molecular cloning techniques

Primary cell culture

Experiment protocols

Documentation

Animal handling in a research lab

Flow Cytometry

Genome engineering

Troubleshooting experiments

Education

BA/BS in biological sciences + 2 years experience or equivalent to 6 years

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, is seeking a skilled researcher to engineer and phenotype cells, analyze complex experimental data, and maintain routine lab operations. The role emphasizes precise experimental protocol adherence and meticulous documentation in a dynamic research setting.

You will contribute to data compilation for reviews and presentations, and support ongoing lab maintenance tasks that ensure smooth day-to-day operations.