A Researcher 2 position is available in the laboratory of Dr. John Hulleman in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota. The Hulleman Laboratory is dedicated to developing treatments for debilitating eye diseases by leveraging newly gained perspectives in biochemistry, chemical biology, and gene therapy. The Researcher 2 position is funded through a recent R21 grant that focuses on leveraging the power and utility of chemoproteomics (i.e., activity-based protein profiling) to provide new actionable information for the treatment of eye diseases such as age-related macular degeneration.

This is a temporary position expected to last through May 1, 2025, with the possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance, availability of work, and departmental/ grant funding.

The individual who fills this position must also be willing to work with rodent models of ocular diseases. This is a perfect opportunity for an individual to gain critical experience before transitioning on to graduate school.

Job Duties:

• (30%) Animal Work: Mouse colony maintenance that involves breeding, husbandry, and maintaining appropriate records and tracking animals.
• (30%) Conduct research using techniques which include ocular injections, tissue isolation, papain dissociation, protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, western blotting, sample preparation for mass spectrometry and RNAseq, immunofluorescence microscopy.
• (20%) Perform visualization of dyes in vivo in the mouse eye using SLO and fundus imaging.
• (10%) Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff and evaluate/interpret the validity of data as needed.
• (5%) Carry out assigned duties for ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
• (5%) Participate in scientific conferences.

Expected Starting Salary Range: $22.00 to $26.32hr depending on qualifications and experience.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA and one (1) year of wet lab experience (not through undergraduate courses) or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal five (5) years. Education in a biology, biochemistry, or health science related field.
• Experience with animal handling, tissue dissection, and SDS-PAGE.
• Good fine motor skills are required for ocular injections and dissection.
• Superior analytical, communication and management skills.
• Excellent communication and logical reasoning abilities.
• Flexibility in hours is expected for the care of the animals.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ocular imaging in humans or in rodents.
• Experience with analyzing complex data sets or the ability to program is a plus.
• Demonstrated independence.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences and its success is built upon the innovation and drive of every member of our team, from faculty to administrators to technicians. Put simply, all of us are driven to provide the best eye care for our patients, discover new treatments, and educate the next generation of eye care professionals.

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• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
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• Low-cost medical, dental, pharmacy, disability plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
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• Employee wellbeing program
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
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