Researcher 1

Job Title: Researcher 1
Classification & Working Title: 8351PR, Preclinical Studies Support Team
Percent Time: 100%
Work Schedule/Hours: 40 hours per week, as arranged with supervisor. Some weekend and holiday shifts are required.
Term: A - 12 month appointment
Type: Temporary
Campus Location: Minneapolis East Bank, Phillips-Wangensteen Building

About the Job

The University of Minnesota Center for Translational Medicine is seeking a temporary Researcher 1 to join our laboratory team supporting preclinical animal studies. Our team is comprised of three senior staff positions supporting scientific, administrative, and laboratory operations, three full-time laboratory positions, and several part-time positions for student and casual employees. This position will work in compliance with University policies and procedures for research safety, animal welfare, and research occupational health. This position will also support studies conducted in compliance with federal Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) regulations.

The mission of the Center for Translational Medicine is to provide services to develop and implement novel, investigator-initiated treatment strategies for breakthroughs in medicine at the University of Minnesota through a program of customized preclinical studies.

Duties

Research Animal Health Monitoring and Treatment Administration (75%)

• Health monitoring must be performed at the frequency specified in the approved animal welfare protocol for each study. This responsibility is frequently required to be performed on weekend days and University holidays.
• Recognize clinical signs of adverse health conditions in rodent species, including species-specific pain behaviors. Must be able to communicate with veterinary staff using appropriate terminology to describe observed adverse conditions, to respond with appropriate treatment to common or anticipated conditions, and to understand and implement clinical veterinary instructions.
• Dosing and treatment administration performed according to study protocol specifications.
• Calculate dose concentration and volume to administer and perform quality control checks on calculations.
• Document study procedures at time of performance; records must be complete, accurate, and legible.
• Maintain laboratory training record for applicable laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Data Entry and Quality Control (20%)

• Enter animal health data into study spreadsheets for body weight, body condition, dosing and treatment administration, and clinical observations.
• Perform Quality Control check on data entered in study spreadsheets by other lab personnel.

Service Delivery and Professional Development (5%)

• Remain current and participate in continuing education and training opportunities related to animal welfare, species requirements, and procedure refinements.
• Participate in laboratory meetings and investigator/project meetings as requested.

The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. We also encourage and support staff to volunteer for duties to further personal professional development goals.

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications

• BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.
• Must be willing, able, and qualified to work with laboratory research animals on a protocol approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).
• Applies knowledge and skill to a recurring task or activity with emphasis on precision and timeliness of execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS degree related to biology, chemistry, or health sciences.
• Experience working with animals in a laboratory research environment; familiarity with University of Minnesota Research Animal Resources (RAR) and IACUC policies and procedures.
• Basic scientific computer skills including spreadsheet data entry and analysis using Microsoft Excel and proficiency with documents in Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge and skill to use laboratory equipment and tools independently, expertly, and safely.

The University of Minnesota Center for Translational Medicine supports investigators in the health sciences from any University department or campus to develop and test their research discoveries into products for clinical use to help patients. This role will be alongside 6 full-time and several part-time staff positions in our Center. Our staff have individual expertise in both commercial and academic settings for medical product development, manufacturing, preclinical testing, and clinical trials. We offer a supportive community with many learning opportunities to new employees.

Pay Range: $42,150-$65,707; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and 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

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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