Temporary Research Assistant - Microbiology and Immunology Job at University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Required Qualifications:

  • Must be an undergraduate student
  • Proficient record keeping and/or database management skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve, and multi-task
  • Team player, open-minded, and willing to learn

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working within a laboratory environment
  • Experience with small animal handling

Work closely with the PI to maintain laboratory regulatory compliance and ensure lab safety. Individual will assist in ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining laboratory logs.

35% Research:

Conduct laboratory procedures using animal models of pancreatic cancer to support a fast-paced laboratory. Individual will be provided with written protocols and receive guidance from the PI and other senior researchers in the lab.

Employ various experimental techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, cloning, maintenance of primary cancer cell lines, and various animal handling techniques. Individual will be taught data analysis techniques using various software.

65% Laboratory Management:

Responsible for the maintenance of lab strain archives and equipment, data management and analysis, and assisting in the preparation of data for meetings, manuscripts, and grants.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a community of scholars committed to discovering and disseminating knowledge about the microbial world. Our interests and expertise encompass some of the most exciting areas of contemporary microbiology and immunology, ranging from the physiology and development of microorganisms to the molecular pathogenesis of infections and fundamental aspects of immunity.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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.

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