The Shared Resources Core at the Hormel Institute provides a diverse group of researchers with the instrumentation and expertise to advance their research. The position will provide researchers with training, expertise, and support on Confocal, Fluorescent, and Brightfield microscopes and our Incucyte S3s. The position will be responsible for training users on all microscopes and providing researchers with advice on sample preparation and image optimization during sample acquisition and analysis. Additional responsibilities include maintenance and calibration of all microscopes and optimizing and updating user manuals.

Focus of Job Responsibilities

Services to Hormel Institute Shared Instrument Imaging Users - 65%
Train and assist users in the proper use of LSM 900 Confocal, Fluorescent, and Brightfield Microscopes
Train and assist users with image analysis software
Consult with researchers on experimental design, including sample preparation and proper instrumentation. Help users with image analysis problems
Train users on Incucyte S3 including image acquisition and analysis

Maintenance, Calibration, and Operating Procedures - 15%
Update operator manuals for all Microscopes and Incucytes
Develop and implement appropriate maintenance and calibration protocols
Help coordinate the acquisition and implementation of new equipment

Training other shared resources staff - 10%
Responsible for training Core technician and other Shared Resources staff on the use of microscopes, maintenance, calibration, and analysis software
Keep current on microscope technology and apply it to research projects
Keep current on software applications

Microscopy Core Organization - 5%
Order supplies as needed, and keep the core area organized

Other responsibilities as assigned - 5%

The Research and Innovation Office(RIO) and The Hormel Institute endorses a "work with flexibility" approach that offers a welcoming and flexible work environment where everyone is inspired to do their best. Work location options include working fully remote, partially remote, or entirely in the office and are based on the work of the position. Some on-site work may be necessary for certain positions, even those designated as fully remote. Because we are a land-grant institution that serves the state, the University will continue to- in most cases- expect employees to live in Minnesota.

This position has been designated as Flexible Work Profile One.
Flexible Work Profile One is expected to work primarily on-site. Your office will be located at The Hormel Institute in Austin, MN. The Hormel Institute management retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Required Qualifications
BS/BA degree and two years of related experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal six year

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in confocal, fluorescence, and brightfield microscopy image acquisition and analysis
Experience with live cell imaging
Experience with Tissue Processing, Paraffin Embedding, and Microtomes
Knowledge of H&E staining, IF, IHC, and other staining procedures
Knowledge of Sartorius Incucyte Imaging systems
Strong computer skills
Strong written, verbal, and customer service skills
Willingness to help researchers with both trivial and advanced aspects of imaging projects
Willingness to help with other instrumentation

Physical & Environmental Requirements
Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

The Hormel Institute is an independent biomedical research department within the University of Minnesota's Research and Innovation Office. Established in 1942, The Hormel Institute will soon be celebrating 80 years of innovative research and today's vision is "We inspire discoveries that improve and extend human life." The Hormel Institute's biomedical research is primarily focused on cancer research and the center is cutting edge, after tripling in size in 2008 and again doubling in size in 2016. The Hormel Institute is continuing to grow and expand to broaden our impact through innovative, world-class research. Our scientists have complete access to the most cutting-edge technologies including a cryo-electron microscope (Titan Krios and Tecnai G2 Spirit Biotwin), FACS cell sorter, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, protein crystallography robotics and diffraction system, nano-HPLC-AB SCIEX triple TOF 5600 mass spectrometry, Leica tissue processor, embedder and microtome, real-time PCR instrumentation, 5 racks of Linux GPU supercomputers for computational biology and bioinformatics, spectrophotometers, and Western blot imagers. The Hormel Institute is located in Austin, MN, conveniently located 35 miles from Rochester, MN, and 100 miles (1.5 hours) south of Minneapolis/St. Paul. The Hormel Institute offers a collaborative, innovative, supportive work environment where you will contribute to our vision of "inspiring discoveries that improve and extend human life."

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• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• 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)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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