Plant Microbiology Researcher - Anaerobic Electron Transfer

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks a researcher to carry out experiments to understand electron transfer to nitrogenase. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with data analysis and presentation at weekly group meetings.

This Civil Service, full-time position emphasizes microbiology in an anaerobic setting, with lab maintenance, ordering, and collaboration across the lab team.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
• Experience in anaerobic microbiology.
• Familiarity with molecular techniques such as PCR and cloning is a plus.
• 1 year of experience with review of data for qualitative themes.
• 1 year of experience with sterile technique, basic statistical competency, good communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments to understand electron transfer to nitrogenase.
• General lab maintenance: media preparation, ordering, updating chemical inventory, etc.
• Presentation of data at weekly group meetings and local meetings.

Skills

Anaerobic microbiology

Molecular techniques (PCR, cloning)

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, seeks a researcher to carry out experiments to understand electron transfer to nitrogenase. The role combines hands-on laboratory work with data analysis and presentation at weekly group meetings.

This Civil Service, full-time position emphasizes microbiology in an anaerobic setting, with lab maintenance, ordering, and collaboration across the lab team.