Job ID: 376171

About the Job

 


Job Duties and Responsibilities
(These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks.)

60% Laboratory Coordination
- Oversee operation of lab space, including regular cleaning, placing orders, maintenance of shared equipment.
- Maintain regulatory and compliance policies including IACUC, RAR, and lab safety protocols.
- Communicate with Building Management and Facilities as necessary to report infrastructure needs and issues.
- Coordinate with other MDTA labs on floor on shared spaces and equipment.
- Attend weekly lab meetings and updates. Present data to the team more formally in presentation form when appropriate.

40% Research support
- Conduct laboratory procedures with mice and rats based on written protocols or oral instruction from PI or other senior researchers, using behavioral neuroscience methods.
- Assist in preparation for and performance of animal surgeries, cardiac perfusion, histology, and research techniques related to brain tissue clearing (e.g. delipidation methods, antibody labeling, light sheet microscopy, and post imaging analysis).
- Assistance developing software and hardware for behavioral experiments and in vivo microscopy
under researcher supervision.
- Maintain investigator-managed housing, including ordering housing supplies, daily health and room checks, and weekly cage changes.
- Data management and analysis and assistance in the preparation of data for manuscripts and grants.
 

Qualifications

 


All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with a major in a biomedical science (Neuroscience, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience to equal four years.
- Experience with Matlab and Python programming in conda environments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google suite of apps.
- Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to lab team members.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different departments or areas of expertise to achieve common objectives. 

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of research experience.
- Previous experience working in neuroscience or biology laboratory is recommended.
- Experience with rodent husbandry.

About the Department

 


Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.

Pay and Benefits

 


Pay Range: $22.50 per hour; 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.

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

Job ID: 376171

About the Job

 


Job Duties and Responsibilities
(These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks.)

60% Laboratory Coordination
- Oversee operation of lab space, including regular cleaning, placing orders, maintenance of shared equipment.
- Maintain regulatory and compliance policies including IACUC, RAR, and lab safety protocols.
- Communicate with Building Management and Facilities as necessary to report infrastructure needs and issues.
- Coordinate with other MDTA labs on floor on shared spaces and equipment.
- Attend weekly lab meetings and updates. Present data to the team more formally in presentation form when appropriate.

40% Research support
- Conduct laboratory procedures with mice and rats based on written protocols or oral instruction from PI or other senior researchers, using behavioral neuroscience methods.
- Assist in preparation for and performance of animal surgeries, cardiac perfusion, histology, and research techniques related to brain tissue clearing (e.g. delipidation methods, antibody labeling, light sheet microscopy, and post imaging analysis).
- Assistance developing software and hardware for behavioral experiments and in vivo microscopy
under researcher supervision.
- Maintain investigator-managed housing, including ordering housing supplies, daily health and room checks, and weekly cage changes.
- Data management and analysis and assistance in the preparation of data for manuscripts and grants.
 

Qualifications

 


All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with a major in a biomedical science (Neuroscience, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry, etc.) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience to equal four years.
- Experience with Matlab and Python programming in conda environments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google suite of apps.
- Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information and ideas to lab team members.
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues from different departments or areas of expertise to achieve common objectives. 

Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of research experience.
- Previous experience working in neuroscience or biology laboratory is recommended.
- Experience with rodent husbandry.

About the Department

 


Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.

Pay and Benefits

 


Pay Range: $22.50 per hour; 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.

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