Graduate Research Appointment - Jacobsen Lab (1-Year Limited Tenure)

Why Mayo Clinic

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Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science, technology, engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

Additional Information:

A GRA position is open in the Jacobsen laboratory. The Jacobsen laboratory has expertise in eosinophil biology and focuses significantly on translational models of lung disease. This includes analysis of primary cells in culture and mouse models of lung disease. We are primarily an immunology laboratory that employs immunoassays (e.g., ELISA), cell culture for cell stimulation, viability, surface expression and mediator release, transcriptome analysis (RT-PCR and RNAseq), and histology/physiology of lungs.

GRA Expectations:

• Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals, paper publication, grant commitments.
• Consistent and thorough recording keeping of protocols, data, and results. Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint is required, and experience with GraphPad Prism is preferred.
• Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.
• Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.
• Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a strong background in science, technology, engineering, or math. Authorization to work and remain in the United States, without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now, or in the future (for example, be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident, refugee or asylee.

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify.

• Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible.
• Eligibility of applicants with advanced degrees above BA or BS depend on the specific degree

Additional preferred qualifications and skills:

• A solid understanding of basic lab techniques, equipment, and safety.
• The ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
• Previous experience with immunoassays, cell culture, immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, and mouse handling are preferred.
• In addition, this position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

This is a limited tenure position that has been approved for one year and may be extended another year, based on funding.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$20.50 / hr Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday-Friday (normal business hours)

Weekend Schedule

Some weekends possible.

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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Matt Burdick