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A Research Professional 1- Life Sciences position is available in the Bold Lab, Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Newly graduates are encouraged to apply.  
The Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine seeks an enthusiastic candidate with a passion for biomedical science and human health to join a newly founded research group.  The overall focus of our research is to improve understanding of the key mechanisms of antigenicity and protective immunity in tuberculosis (TB).  We are striving to define the critical determinants of adaptive immunity to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterial pathogen responsible for TB, the most common infectious cause of death in the world. Using innovative techniques in mycobacterial genetics and cellular immunology, we aim to better characterize mammalian adaptive immune responses in this devastating infection. Our goal is to advance the ongoing effort to develop an effective new vaccine against TB.  
The position is full time (40 hours per week) with benefits. 
75% - Research Primary duties and responsibilities will include studies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogenesis and cellular immunology. 
Projects include development of genetic tools for gene targeted and high throughput genomic assays in the mouse model of TB. This will include basic techniques in molecular biology and cloning.  
Research focus will include immunologic studies of the mouse model of tuberculosis, and will involve the opportunity to assist in the biosafety level 3 laboratory, with infection of mice and processing of mouse tissues. 
Other techniques involved will include bacterial and mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, and fluorescence microscopy. 
The overall focus of our research is to improve understanding of the key mechanistic determinants of antigenicity and protective immunity in TB.  
25% - Administrative tasks 
Management of the lab inventory and day to day orders 
Maintenance of biosafety procedures and administrative records 
Maintenance of a mouse colony 
Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications: (Must be documented on all application materials)
BA/BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four (4) years 
General experience in basic bench laboratory biological research techniques
Excellent communication and organizational skills 
Proficiency in written and verbal communication skills 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
Desire to contribute to a team environment 
Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and multi-task
Preferred Qualifications: 
BA/BS degree in biological science preferred 
Capacity for supervisory experience potential to oversee undergraduate researchers Targeted experience in molecular biology methods, including E. coli culture, cloning, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and analysis of Sanger DNA sequencing results 
Targeted experience in basic immunological methods, such as ELISA and western blotting 
Experience with or willingness to learn mammalian tissue culture, flow cytometry, mouse care and breeding, and both BSL-2, as well as BSL-3 technical skills including work with pathogenic Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Pay Range: The starting salary is $20.63 to $24.00, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

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