Research Assistant Lab Manager Jobs in Minnesota

Duties/Responsibilities:
80% Record keeping and administrative/operational related activities including - 
Provide leadership and direction to other lab staff regarding lab research, procedures and protocols plus new lab member orientation, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed; access to lab is granted, etc. Serve as the lab safety Officer.
Maintain records of data per protocol requirements and submit protocols to IACUC, IBC & IRB
Attend lab meetings for all labs 
Contribute to writing/editing manuscripts and journal articles for publication
Troubleshoot lab and technology issues
Order lab supplies including lab animals by coordinating orders with the CNC 
Maintain our IACUC/IBC protocols and coordinate our IACUC inspections
Work with our pre-grant team to generate budgets and attend lab finance meetings and review finances with the PIs
Monitor and maintain liquid nitrogen levels in LN2 dewars for cell cryopreservation. 
10% Immunostaining testing/procedures including only when assistance is needed due to lab illness or other issues
Collect cryosection of tissue samples
Perform immunohistological staining
Analyze tissue using microscopy and other techniques
10% In vivo animal modeling responsibilities including
Assist with elements of all animal surgeries only when extra hands are needed
Deliver functional testing only when extra hands are needed
Keeping track of animals and interfacing and maintaining compliance with Research Animal Resources would be a primary responsibility
*This position may require occasional weekend animal checks, and this job would entail maintaining a call schedule for the animals so that there would always be someone in on the weekends primarily responsible for the animals.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in science and four years related experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal eight years
Previous experience in lab management
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with IACUC, IBC, and IRB protocol submissions, ordering laboratory supplies and animals, and managing laboratory budgets.
Familiarity with using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpint.

Pay Range: $24.00-$28.00 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
• 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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