Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments (e.g. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.). Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data. May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques. Works with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

The successful applicant will join a team with the primary objective of building organoids for drug testing and in vivo therapeutics, supported by a UMN-Mayo Partnership award. The position will work on various 3D organoid cultures derived from patient tissues and will be involved in the acquisition, processing, maintenance, and down-stream applications of organoids. Applications will include biobanking, disease modeling, basic science studies, microfluidics, co-culture, and drug screening.

Experience working with 3D culture systems (such as organoids) is required. The candidate will be expected to perform laboratory procedures in a cell culture atmosphere for creation, culturing, maintenance and characterization of 3D organoids. They will work with the investigators to develop new protocols, test and evaluate a variety of approaches, and ensure successful creation of the organoid platforms. The candidate will perform experiments and data analysis, document experimental observations and calculations, and summarize the findings. Troubleshooting of standard experiments is expected. The candidate will present data at regular meetings, provide conclusions and future plans as directed by the investigative team.

The candidate should have demonstrated abilities to work collaboratively in a team with excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills. The candidate is expected to be flexible and proficient with time management, with a demonstrated ability to share and delegate tasks as necessary towards overall programmatic goals. Flexibility may also involve occasional evening and weekend availability to process tissues and samples based on timing of patient samples.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science with 4 years of research laboratory experience. Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $x64,500-96,824 annually

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F 8am-5pm This position has an expected date of one year after the start date. This position may extend one additional year dependent on department funding.

Weekend Schedule

none

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Jill Squier