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Benefits Highlights
Medical: Multiple plan options.Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.Vision: Affordable plan with national network.Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
The Kanakkanthara Laboratory at Mayo Clinic is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Technologist to join our team studying therapeutic vulnerabilities and drug resistance mechanisms in ovarian cancer.
Our research focuses on identifying actionable molecular mechanisms that drive tumor progression and therapy resistance, with an emphasis on mitochondrial metabolism, DNA damage response pathways, and rational drug combinations.
This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative and translational research environment integrating molecular biology, cancer cell biology, and in vivo preclinical models.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain and perform experiments using human and murine cancer cell lines
Conduct molecular biology experiments including:
Western blotting
qPCR
Cloning and plasmid preparation
siRNA/shRNA transfections
Perform and assist with mouse studies, including tumor implantation, drug treatments, and tissue collection
Process tumor samples for downstream analyses
Maintain accurate laboratory records and assist with data analysis
Manage laboratory inventory, order supplies and reagents, and track expenses
Assist in general laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, and compliance activities
Qualifications
Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, other relevant science, or an associates degree with 6 years of relevant laboratory experience. Must exhibit a solid understanding of lab techniques, equipment, and safety. Must have the ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting. Experience with basic data analysis is required. This position requires demonstrated writing skills.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $27.44-41.16/ hour
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
M-F 8-5 schedule may vary depending on lab needs
Weekend Schedule
Occasionally depending on the lab needs.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Recruiter
Jill Squier