Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual - Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities Contribute to the mission of the Liu lab to elucidate the roles of mitochondria in the development of cardiac and muscle diseases. 

Primary duties include: 

90% experimental work to support ongoing and new projects
⢠Mitochondrial isolation and biochemical assays 
⢠Cell culture and transfection, immunoblotting
⢠Sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and imaging 
⢠Developing and optimizing new protocols 
⢠Data analysis

10% general responsibilities
⢠Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workplace 
⢠Maintaining accurate records 
⢠Providing as-needed, hands-on support and training to other lab members
⢠Fostering a collegial and inclusive workplace environment

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
⢠BA/BS in the Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Genetics, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology) 
⢠Willingness to handle mice and mouse tissues
⢠Motivation and ability to learn unfamiliar or new techniques

Preferred Qualifications:
⢠Experience with the following:
⢠Basic techniques in molecular biology (e.g., PCR, qPCR, cloning)
⢠Techniques in protein biochemistry and related procedures (e.g., immunoblotting, immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning)
⢠Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work in a team
⢠Ability to eventually work independently over time with training 
⢠Familiarity with basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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Job Tags

Temporary work, Casual work,

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