Junior Researcher jobs in Minnetonka, MN

Job Overview:

A Researcher position is available in the laboratory of Dr. John Hulleman (@HullemanLab, https://med.umn.edu/ophthalmology/research/hulleman-lab) in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota. The Hulleman Laboratory is dedicated to developing treatments for debilitating eye diseases by leveraging newly-gained perspectives in biochemistry, chemical biology, and gene therapy. We have an opening for a researcher position (funded through a recent R21 grant) that focuses on leveraging the power and utility of chemoproteomics (i.e., activity-based protein profiling) to provide new actionable information for the treatment of eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.

Candidates must hold a B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant field (e.g., biology, chemistry, biochemistry) and have 1 year of non-course related wet lab experience. Candidates must be self-driven, creative, and willing to learn new techniques in a quickly evolving environment. Experience with analyzing complex data sets or the ability to program is a plus. The individual who fills this position must also be willing to work with rodent models of ocular diseases. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual to gain critical experience before transitioning on to graduate school.

Responsibilities:
(30%) Animal work - mouse colony maintenance that involves breeding, husbandry, and maintaining appropriate records and tracking animals.

(30%) Conduct research using techniques which include ocular injections, tissue isolation, papain dissociation, protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, sample preparation for mass spectrometry and RNAseq, immunofluorescence microscopy.

(20%) Perform visualization of dyes in vivo in the mouse eye using SLO and fundus imaging.

(10%) Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.

(5%) Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.

(5%) Participate in scientific conferences.

Requirements:
BS/BA and one (1) year of wet lab experience (not through undergraduate courses) or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years. Education in a biology, biochemistry, or health science related field.

Experience with animal handling, tissue dissection, and SDS-PAGE.

Good fine motor skills are required for ocular injections and dissection.

Superior analytical, communication and management skills.

Excellent communication and logical reasoning abilities.

Flexibility in hours is expected for the care of the animals.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for the role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• full time laboratory: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55455: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person