Rsch Pro 1-Research Lab

About The Job

This position supports multi-“omics” research in the Division of Neonatology, contributing to biofluid (i.e. dried blood spot, urine samples, culture isolates) work for neonatal sepsis biomarker discovery, as well as coordination of an industry-partnered infectious disease projects in partnership with Dr. Beth Thielen in the Division of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases.

Responsibilities

• 50% – Bench Support
  Bench support for biofluid sample processing (LC-MS/MS proteomics workflow, nanopore sequencing genomics sample analysis, maintaining cell lines as needed, etc.).
  With oversight, the researcher will assist with the design and execution of multi-step experiments and maintain a detailed laboratory notebook, assist with troubleshooting protocols, work with the PI to interpret findings, and prepare data for publication in an assigned area.
  The researcher will aid in the solution of a research problem by researching relevant literature, contacting other researchers in the field, and collaborating with other labs.
• 35% – Project Coordination
  Project coordination and data/recruitment tracking for industry-partnered projects which may include participant recruitment and coordination in conjunction with Peds-RSS, Coordination with international collaborators (Nigeria-based project) including assisting with IRB/IBC protocol documentation and compliance, assist with order/delivery logistics and day to day laboratory operations; must be willing to travel to international sites via University of Minnesota approved routes.
• 15% – Other Duties
  Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• All required qualifications must be documented on application materials
• Bachelor's degree with a major or minor in a biomedical science (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience totaling four years.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage sample and data tracking logs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated hands-on wet-lab experience (e.g., experience with standard mammalian tissues culture techniques, molecular biology techniques (i.e. PCR, gel electrophoresis, sample preparation/purification techniques, flow cytometry).
• Experience with analysis of “omics” data which may include sequence assembly and analysis, use and/or development of data analysis and/or data visualization tools, e.g. R.
• Experience coordinating with international research collaborators or multi-site teams, particularly in global health/LMIC settings.
• Familiarity with regulatory protocol processes (IRB/IBC).