The University of Minnesota's Masonic Institute on the Biology of Aging and Metabolism is an interdisciplinary team aimed at advancing research on the fundamental biology of aging. Our goal is to discover ways to therapeutically target aging, which will extend healthspan.
Primary responsibilities:
Specific technical/bench-work research (60%):
Keep detailed records of all experiments and procedures in laboratory notebooks, databases, spreadsheets, and web-based applications.
Learn assigned techniques
General laboratory management duties (30%):
Prepare media, enzymes, and solutions under sterile conditions in large quantities.
Work under the Lab Manager to manage day to day laboratory operations by coordinating shipping and receiving, ordering supplies, inventory updates, general laboratory organization, dishwashing and autoclaving.
Help the preparation of tubes, labels and supplies for experiments
Follow established biological, chemical and physical safety procedures and train new personnel
Other duties as assigned (10%):
As assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Dedicated time each week
Ability to communicate effectively
UMN undergraduate student in good standing
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience at a bench
Molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology coursework
**Workstudy preferred but not required.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $15.25/hr ; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.
How To Apply
Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.
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About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
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