Research Technologist - Lucas-McAllister Lab

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About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, ambitious, and creative individual to help shape the future of a discovery-oriented biomedical research laboratory. The primary research focus of the lab centers on the interaction of cancer with the immune system. The lab is jointly directed by senior Principal Investigators:

• Dr. Peter Lucas - Vice Chair for Research, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
• Dr. Linda McAllister - Enterprise Deputy Director, Pediatric Cancer Programs, Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center

The successful candidate will work closely with our group, which includes a Principal Research Technologist, a Senior Program Coordinator Administrative Leader, Senior Research Scientists, Post-Doctoral fellows, and PhD Student Trainees.

Responsibilities

• Support lab member projects via method development, conduction of experiments, and data analysis and interpretation
• Design and complete experiments geared towards research objectives of the lab
• Assist in routine laboratory operations including ordering, regulatory documentation/compliance (chemical safety, biosafety, IACUC and IRBs), personnel training, equipment/reagent management, and maintenance
• Demonstrate strong organizational and record-keeping skills, as well as the ability to accurately collect, store, and interpret research data
• Contribute to manuscript and grant writing
• Present at research laboratory meetings
• Assist in design of experiments and protocols
• Execute experimental studies in support of lab goals
• Perform experiments according to established procedure and under the direction of senior lab personnel
• Maintain detailed logs of experimental procedures
• Train lab personnel in lab techniques
• Maintain equipment and supplies; plan for equipment repair or replacement
• Assist in the selection of instrumentation and computer software and hardware
• Collect, document, and analyze data
• Prepare graphs, tables, and figures for grants and manuscripts
• Report difficulties in experimentation and data collection and follow through with protocol modifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science
• Preference for candidates with at least 2 to 4 years of relevant research laboratory experience
• Solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety
• Ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting
• Ability to work with a variety of people at all levels both within and outside of the institution
• Experience with basic data analysis
• Demonstrated writing skills
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (visa sponsorship is not available for this position)

Skills

Preferred skills:

• Cell Culture and Viral Techniques: Mammalian cell culture, transient transfection, lentiviral/retroviral production, and stable cell line generation
• Protein Analysis: Western blotting, ELISA, immunohistochemistry (IHC), confocal microscopy
• Molecular Biology and DNA technologies: qPCR, DNA/RNA preparation, molecular cloning, and plasmid preparation
• Flow Cytometry: Sample preparation, staining, and basic data acquisition/analysis
• Animal Work: Mouse handling, murine tumor modeling, intraperitoneal (IP) injection, and subcutaneous injection
• Skills in bioinformatics considered a plus

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future

Pay

$27.99 - $41.98/hour; Experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period: 80
• Schedule Details: Normal business hours M-F; Flexible hours as needed
• Weekend Schedule: Rarely; Flexible if needed