Casual Nonexempt - Department of Neuroscience

Research Duties 35%
* Perform immunostaining of animal-derived tissue using established laboratory protocols and acquire images using microscopes.
* Assist with preparation for experiments and surgeries, including organizing supplies, preparing materials, and setting up equipment under the guidance of authorized laboratory personnel.
* Assist with data processing and analysis, including organizing microscopy images and experimental datasets and preparing results for review by the PI and laboratory members.

Laboratory Administration Duties 65%
* Assist the PI with maintaining and organizing research protocols and related documentation, including tracking revisions, approval records, and renewal deadlines.
* Maintain accurate, organized experimental records and laboratory logs and help ensure that research files are complete and accessible to authorized laboratory members.
* Coordinate reservations for experimental equipment and shared facilities and communicate scheduling information to laboratory members.

Required Qualifications:
A professional medical qualification, such as an MD or equivalent credential.
Hands-on experience performing immunostaining of animal-derived tissue.
Proficient record keeping and/or database management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microscopy and acquisition of images of immunostained tissue.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively with laboratory members.

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.

Pay Range: $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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