The is seeking a Researcher 3 who will provide support for NIH-funded and pilot research projects such as: 1) the anatomic, cellular, and molecular basis of behaviors related to addiction and cognition; 2) composition and compartmentalization of G protein signaling cascades in neurons; and 3) mechanisms regulating neuronal excitability in physiological and pathophysiological states.

Pay for this position will be $30 an hour.

Primary duties will include:

65% - Providing support to ongoing research projects
* Understanding the relevant scientific literature and context surrounding the problem
* Conducting investigations and experiments in an assigned area to aid in finding a solution to a research problem
* Developing and adapting scientific protocols to ensure that high quality and reproducible data are obtained; comprehensive record-keeping
* Data analysis and interpretation
* Communication across team members of results, challenges, opportunities related to domain(s) of responsibility
* Mentorship/training of other team members in domain(s) of expertise
* Aid in dissemination of study findings (e.g., manuscript preparation, poster presentation)

25% - Managing a mouse colony
* Basic mouse husbandry
* Engaging with lab staff to ensure that the mouse colony fulfills the needs of ongoing projects
* Oversight of genotyping and record-keeping
* Periodic inventory
* Point-of-contact for Research Animal Resources staff

10% - General lab support
* Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized workplace
* Monitoring and ordering supplies
* Maintaining and servicing lab equipment as needed
* Assistance with onboarding of new students (undergraduate, graduate, rotation) or lab staff
* Maintain/renew Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and (Institutional Biosafety Committee) approvals
* Coordinating/managing inspections by institutional oversight divisions

Required Qualifications (must be mentioned on application/resume):
* BA/BS in the Life Sciences (e.g., Molecular Biology, Genetics, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology) and 2 years of experience working in a biomedical research laboratory (note: college coursework with lab component does not meet this criterion). A combination of education and work experience to equal 6 years meets this requirement.
* Experience with mouse handling and husbandry

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with two or more of the following:
o Mouse behavioral experiments
o Intracranial manipulations (pharmacologic, genetic, chemogenetic, optogenetic) in mice
o Preparing thin sections from fixed tissue using a cryostat or microtome
o Techniques in molecular biology/genetics (e.g., PCR, RT-qPCR, RNAseq)
o Techniques in biochemistry (e.g., immunoblotting, immunoprecipitation, protein purification)
o Techniques in histology (e.g., tissue harvest, tissue sectioning with a cryostat or microtome, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope, microscopy)

The within the seeks to identify, elucidate, and interrogate cellular and molecular mechanisms that modulate cell excitability in the heart and brain. By pursuing this research, new approaches to diagnose, treat, or prevent medical problems linked to pathological excitability can be envisioned, developed, and optimized. The lab uses multi-disciplinary approaches in electrophysiology, neuromodulation (chemogenetics and optogenetics), behavioral analysis, molecular and cellular biology, protein biochemistry, and organ physiology to probe the mechanisms and relevance of signaling pathways that impact the excitability of cells in the heart and brain.

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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
• with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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