Genetics Lab Assistant Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

About the Job:
45% Mouse Colony Oversight
This position will be responsible for regulatory compliance, management of a breeding colony, and oversight of mouse use in the laboratory. The qualified applicant will be expected to keep detailed records, to manage a complex mouse-breeding colony whose members have many genetic backgrounds, to perform genotyping of genetically modified mice, to supervise other laboratory staff and to interact effectively with lab members and veterinary staff to ensure a high standard of care, organization and regulatory compliance.
45% Cell Culture
- Culture of human and macaque iPSCs. 
- Derivation of iPSC lines
- Maintain iPSC lines in pluripotent states (nave and primed)
- Induce lineage differentiation of iPSCs
- Maintain all records related
10% General Lab Maintenance and organization
Assist in maintaining general laboratory organization
Assist in organizing student workers to perform weekly tasks
Assist in cell storage organization and logs

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with a major in biological science or related field plus at least two year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant research experience to equal at least six years
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing a mouse-breeding colony 
- Experience genotyping mice 
- Experience managing regulatory processes related to the use of rodents in research 
- Experience with derivation and maintenance of hiPSCs
- Ability and motivation to perform careful, conscientious and highly organized work 
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, highly dynamic laboratory environment and to apply critical thinking and effective communication to fulfill responsibilities of position.
Ability to interpret, follow and develop written experimental protocols and document work.

Pay Range: $42,000 - $69,264; 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
• 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

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Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses.  A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.