Title: Lab Technician
Job Code & Class: 8352R1 - Researcher 1
Department: Biomedical Sciences
Salary Range: $36,000 - $72,000

ABOUT THE POSITION
Position Overview: This is a post-baccalaureate lab researcher position in the Lefevre Laboratory that studies the neural circuitry of opioid addiction. A primary emphasis is on the implementation of an intravenous opioid self-administration task in mice. We utilize a variety of methods including mouse behavior, intracranial surgery, jugular catheterization, slice electrophysiology, qPCR and transcriptomics as well as in-vivo neuromodulation approaches (chemogenetics, optogenetics and fiber photometry) to answer our research questions. This position will involve working closely with the PI to conduct experiments utilizing the approaches detailed above. The researcher will also be expected to assist the lab manager with animal colony management.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Research (90%)
* Design, conduct, analyze experiments and report findings to PI. Lead projects or contribute to larger team projects.
* Modify or develop new protocols.
* Present data both at local and national conferencesZ

Train students and laboratory personnel (10%)
* Mentor and teach undergraduate students in the laboratory.

All required qualifications must be shown on application materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
*BA or BS in biology or related science or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years
*Prior laboratory research experience with mouse models of neuropsychiatric disease

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Experience with molecular biology techniques and experience with data analysis and coding.

One School. Two Campuses.
The Mission of the University of Minnesota Medical School is to be a leader in enhancing the health of people through the education of skilled, compassionate and socially responsible physicians. With two campuses serving diverse populations in rural and urban Minnesota, the Medical School is dedicated to preeminent primary care medicine, exemplary specialty care and innovative research.
In addition to the overall Mission, the Duluth campus has a unique focus on rural and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health and family medicine with a mission to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and AI/AN communities. This is done by educating medical students dedicated to serving rural Minnesota and AI/AN communities, fostering excellence in research, emphasizing the training of physicians in family medicine, creating strong partnerships locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and working in diverse, innovative, interdisciplinary, and inter-professional teams.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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
• 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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University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD)

The University of Minnesota, Duluth (UMD) consistently ranks among the top Midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report's "America's Best Colleges" issue.

Overlooking Lake Superior, UMD provides an alternative to both large research and small liberal arts environments and attracts students looking for a personalized learning experience on a medium-sized campus of a major university. A firm liberal arts foundation anchors a variety of traditional degree programs, as well as professional and graduate students that draw on UMD's many research institutes and labs.

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).