Research Technician

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Tuition benefit program

Job summary

The Cardiovascular Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory at the University of Minnesota is seeking a Research Technician to join our team. This part-time, temporary position focuses on menopause, autonomic physiology, and clinical research within a dynamic academic environment.

The role is a temporary 50% appointment through October 18, 2027, with extension possible based on performance and funding. Responsibilities include data collection, participant screening, consent, and hands-on lab

Qualifications

• Two full-time years education or experience beyond high school to include one full-time year of experience working in a public health program, or on a research project that involved data collection.
• Experience interacting with patients or research participants
• Strong interest in clinical research

Responsibilities

• Participate in data collection during study visits
• Participate in screening and enrolling participants for studies
• Participate in consenting participants for study visits
• Assist with setting up equipment and supplies for study visits
• Assist with cleaning up after study visits
• Accurately enter data into study worksheets and REDCap
• Assist staff with inventory and ordering supplies for laboratory
• Assist with operating laboratory equipment and software, including data-acquisition system, non-invasive blood pressure machine, and ultrasound machine
• Take manual blood pressure measurements and anthropometric measurements
• Training study staff/graduate students on study procedures
• Discuss peer-reviewed scientific literature at journal clubs
• Discuss laboratory projects and goals at lab meetings

Skills

Patient interaction

Data collection

Clinical research

Education

Two years of post-high school education or experience in public health/research

Tools

REDCap

Data acquisition system

Ultrasound machine

Blood pressure monitor

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 376565

Location: Twin Cities

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Code: 4912

Employee Class: AFSCME Unit 7 - Technical

About the Job

Position summary: The Cardiovascular Research and Rehabilitation Laboratory is seeking to hire a research technician to join our team. This role is ideal for an individual with interests in menopause, autonomic physiology, and clinical research.

This is a temporary position expected to last through October 18, 2027 with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance, availability of work, and departmental/ grant funding.

Responsibilities

Research (90%):

• Participate in data collection during study visits
• Participate in screening and enrolling participants for studies
• Participate in consenting participants for study visits
• Assist with setting up equipment and supplies for study visits
• Assist with cleaning up after study visits
• Accurately enter data into study worksheets and REDCap
• Assist staff with inventory and ordering supplies for laboratory
• Assist with operating laboratory equipment and software, including data-acquisition system, non-invasive blood pressure machine, and ultrasound machine
• Take manual blood pressure measurements and anthropometric measurements
• Training study staff/graduate students on study procedures

Laboratory education (10%):

• Discuss peer-reviewed scientific literature at journal clubs
• Discuss laboratory projects and goals at lab meetings

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

• Two full-time years education or experience beyond high school to include one full-time year of experience working in a public health program, or on a research project that involved data collection.
• Experience interacting with patients or research participants
• Strong interest in clinical research

About the Department

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota was created more than 50 years ago in response to a legislative mandate to train primary care physicians. Since then, we have been leaders in transforming the specialty through education, research, and patient care. We are the academic sponsor of ten family medicine residencies-five in the Twin Cities, five in Greater Minnesota. We are involved in medical student education activities across the Medical School's three campuses: Twin Cities, Duluth, and Saint Cloud. We sponsor five fellowship programs-sports medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, behavioral medicine, clinical informatics, and human sexuality- and offer continuing medical education opportunities. We are regularly among the top National Institutes of Health-funded family medicine departments. Our faculty are actively researching health disparities, healthcare delivery, and population health. More at https://med.umn.edu/familymedicine

The Division of Physical Therapy creates and integrates innovative research discoveries, education, and practice to develop scholarly, collaborative physical therapists and rehabilitation scientists who advance health care and disease prevention for diverse communities in Minnesota and beyond. More information may be found at https://med.umn.edu/fmch/physical-therapy.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $23.17-$30.58 per hour; and we anticipate most offers will be around the midpoint of this range $23.17-$25.00 per hour, depending on education and experience.

Time Appointment: 50% Appointment

Position Type: Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.