Job Description

About the Job


This is a 70% Research and 30% Lab management position.

70% Research (10% Field work, 40% Lab experiments, and 20% data analysis and report writing):

Field work includes collecting soil and water samples.

Lab experiments include cultivating BSL2 pathogens, extracting DNA, running PCR, quantitative PCR, and digital PCR, and creating gene knockout mutants. Data analysis includes bioinformatics (sequence data analysis) and statistical analysis.

30% Laboratory management:

Order laboratory supplies, maintain lab equipment, organize lab notebooks and protocols, keep training records, implement lab safety protocols, etc.



Qualifications
Required:

- Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or related fields, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.
- More than 1 year of experience working in a microbiology laboratory setting, with a strong understanding of laboratory procedures and techniques (aseptic culture techniques, PCR, qPCR, etc.)
- Have a valid US driver's license
- Excellent communication skills

Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $20-23/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 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.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
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.