Research Pro 1 — Microbiology Lab (Temp) Biodegradation

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Minnesota is seeking a temporary Research Professional 1 to assist with ongoing research projects in a lab focused on plastic biodegradation and plant microbiome integration. This 100% time Civil Service, on-site position ends on June 30, 2027.

Compensation ranges and comprehensive benefits apply. Responsibilities include conducting molecular and genetic experiments, lipid analysis, data recording, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in microbiology, biochemistry, biological engineering or related area; or a combination of related education and/or work experience totaling at least four (4) years.
• Experience reporting on the progress and direction of individual projects.
• Experience with planning and conducting experiments and data collection.
• Experience maintaining documentation and reports for data and procedures obtained from separate projects in an organized and logical manner.

Responsibilities

• 70% Conduct experiments: Independently conduct molecular and genetic experiments in various laboratory bacteria, lipid analysis of various biological samples, standard molecular biological manipulations, recording and analyzing data.
• 20% Design routine experiments outlined by the PI, on both a day-to-day and long-term basis.
• 5% Archive all experiments performed in the course of the study, as well as the generated reagents in accordance to lab convention. All strains, DNA constructs and reagents are to be maintained, with a full record of the work.
• 5% Routine laboratory maintenance. Assist in maintaining a ready supply of strains, solutions, chemicals, and various lab reagents to ensure efficient functioning of the lab.

Skills

Molecular biology

Experiment planning

Data reporting

Documentation

Education

B.S. in microbiology

Tools

DNA transfer techniques

Lipid analysis

Job description

The University of Minnesota is seeking a temporary Research Professional 1 to assist with ongoing research projects in a lab focused on plastic biodegradation and plant microbiome integration. This 100% time Civil Service, on-site position ends on June 30, 2027.

Compensation ranges and comprehensive benefits apply. Responsibilities include conducting molecular and genetic experiments, lipid analysis, data recording, and maintaining thorough documentation.