Research Scientist: Lab Innovator & Mentor

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Education benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

PSLF eligibility

Wellbeing program

Transit benefits

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a laboratory researcher to manage, oversee, and perform experiments (80%), including planning and executing immunohistochemistry (IHC) and analyzing results.

You will handle routine lab maintenance, mentor undergraduates, and coordinate materials; emphasis on accuracy, organization, and problem solving. Required BA/BS with years of relevant experience; pay range $54,000–$64,000 per year.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least four years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least eight years.
• Cell culture experience with immortalized cell lines, transfection, protein/antibody staining, cell separation, and virus-related work.
• Molecular work including cloning, transformation, DNA purification, digestion verification, PCR, and DNA extraction.
• Computer skills in R Studio, Microsoft Office, FileMaker Pro, bioinformatics tools, and Qualtrics.
• Personal traits: intensely curious, highly attentive to detail, driven through failure, love for organization.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute experiments (e.g., immunohistochemistry).
• Perform IHC procedures and analyze results.
• Clean and maintain the research bench and common areas.
• Train undergraduates and supervise routine experiments.
• Order reagents and manage storage and labeling.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

PCR

Transfection

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Education

BA/BS in a relevant field

Eight years combined education/experience

Tools

R Studio

Microsoft Office

FileMaker Pro

Bioinformatic analysis tools

Qualtrics

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, invites applications for a laboratory researcher to manage, oversee, and perform experiments (80%), including planning and executing immunohistochemistry (IHC) and analyzing results.

You will handle routine lab maintenance, mentor undergraduates, and coordinate materials; emphasis on accuracy, organization, and problem solving. Required BA/BS with years of relevant experience; pay range $54,000–$64,000 per year.