CHEManager International · 2 days ago
Researcher 2
Twin Lakes, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$27.61/hr - $29.81/hr
2+ years expCHEManager International is seeking a Researcher 2 for the Hulleman Laboratory at the University of Minnesota, dedicated to developing treatments for eye diseases. The role involves maintaining an animal colony and conducting various research techniques, with opportunities for independent research in the future.
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Responsibilities
(25%) Animal work - mouse colony maintenance that involves breeding, husbandry, and maintaining appropriate records and tracking animals
(45%) Conduct research using techniques which include ocular injections, tissue isolation, papain dissociation, protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, sample preparation for mass spectrometry and RNAseq, immunofluorescence microscopy
(10%) Perform visualization of dyes in vivo in the mouse eye using SLO and fundus imaging
(10%) Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed
(5%) Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories
(5%) Participate in scientific conferences
Qualification
Required
BS/BA and two (2) year of wet lab experience (not through undergraduate courses) or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal five (6) years. Education in a biology, biochemistry, or health science related field
Experience with animal handling, tissue dissection
Familiar with genotyping and DNA analysis
Good fine motor skills are required for ocular injections and dissection
Superior analytical, communication and management skills
Excellent communication and logical reasoning abilities
Flexibility in hours is expected for the care of the animals
Required to safely handle hazardous chemicals
Preferred
Experience with ocular imaging in humans or in rodents
Demonstrated independence
Experience in processing and analyzing samples for electron microscopy
Benefits
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, pharmacy and disability plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
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
Company
CHEManager International
Wiley’s leading media brand providing first-hand information on the global chemical, life science and process industries
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase