Research Professional 1

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or similar field or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Laboratory experience with molecular biology techniques.

The Anna Lee Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology is seeking a part-time (20 hours a week) Research Professional to join its team.

Position Responsibilities include:

• 90% time - Learn and perform mouse and molecular experiments related to relevant research projects, learn and perform relevant data analysis on Prism or Excel. Gain proficiency and be independent in experimental procedures and data analysis. Assist with any experiments required.
• 10% time - Clean and maintain equipment, organize inventory and reagents.

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota is one of six basic science departments in the Medical School. The well-funded research programs of our primary faculty members focus on understanding and developing better treatments for cancer, addiction and the opioid crisis, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and metabolic syndrome. We also offer an undergraduate Pharmacology Minor, oversee the Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics Graduate Program (MPaT), teach fundamental principles of pharmacology to students in professional degree programs (MD, DDS, and MD/PhD), and provide individualized training experiences for our strong community of postdoctoral scholars. Our past trainees are now applying their skills to impactful careers in academia, medicine, industry, government, law, and regulatory oversight. We are proud of our role in preparing the next generation of scientists for rewarding careers in the health sciences and related professions, and for the various other ways we give back to our community.

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