Rsch Pro 1-Life Sci-Multidisc - IDIM

About the Job

The Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine seeks an enthusiastic candidate with a passion for biomedical science and human health to join a newly founded research group. The overall focus of our research is to improve understanding of the key mechanisms of antigenicity and protective immunity in tuberculosis (TB).

Job Duties:

• 75% - Research: Studies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis and cellular immunology.
• Development of genetic tools for gene targeted and high throughput genomic assays in the mouse model of TB.
• Basic techniques in molecular biology and cloning.
• Immunologic studies of the mouse model of tuberculosis.
• Assistance in the biosafety level 3 laboratory, with infection of mice and processing of mouse tissues.
• Techniques involved include bacterial and mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four (4) years.
• General experience in basic bench laboratory biological research techniques.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Desire to contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and multi-task.

• Preferred Qualifications: BA/BS degree in biological science preferred.
• Targeted experience in molecular biology methods, including E. coli culture, cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and analysis of Sanger DNA sequencing results.
• Targeted experience in basic immunological methods, such as ELISA and western blotting.
• Experience with or willingness to learn mammalian tissue culture, flow cytometry, mouse care and breeding, and both BSL-2, as well as BSL-3 technical skills including work with pathogenic Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: The starting salary is $20.63 to $24.00, depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Time Appointment: 100% appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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

• Civilian Health and Life Insurance (CHLI)
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Retirement Plans
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• University HSA Contributions
• Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
• Work-Life Flexibility Programs

How To Apply

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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.