Plant Science Research Pro — Seed Growth & Lab Support (PT)

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Tuition benefit program

Low-cost medical and dental plans

Flexible spending accounts

Excellent retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a part-time research assistant to contribute to a project on enlarging camelina and pennycress seeds for use as a commodity oilseed crop. The role involves hands-on molecular and cellular experiments, lab management, and supervising undergraduate assistants.

Responsibilities include conducting 60% of project research, supporting data collection and management, and assisting with presentations and outreach while maintaining a safe, well-organized lab and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience recording, analyzing, and presenting data.
• Ability to mentor undergraduate lab assistants and manage lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plant research focusing on camelina and pennycress seed development (60%).
• Assist collaborators with data collection and data management decisions (20%).
• Perform other lab duties, mentor students, and help with presentations and outreach (20%).

Skills

Data analysis

Lab supervision

Molecular biology skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in molecular biology, genetics or biochemistry

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a part-time research assistant to contribute to a project on enlarging camelina and pennycress seeds for use as a commodity oilseed crop. The role involves hands-on molecular and cellular experiments, lab management, and supervising undergraduate assistants.

Responsibilities include conducting 60% of project research, supporting data collection and management, and assisting with presentations and outreach while maintaining a safe, well-organized lab and