Research Professional 2 - Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation

Conduct, oversee, and analyze data from multiple experiments (80%)
* Generation of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells and T cells from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)
* Generation and expansion of T cells from iPSCs
* Assess phenotype and functionality of generated iPSC derived blood cells using FACS analysis
* Genome editing of induced pluripotent stem cells
* Culture and maintained of iPSC cell banks
* Teaches and supervises differentiation techniques.
* Analyze and synthesize data from experiments for protocol optimization
* Accurately records experiments and results
* Collects primary bone marrow samples from patients with myeloid malignancies
* Isolates RNA from iPSC and primary bone marrow samples for RNA-seq
* Performs RNA sequencing experiments
Routine lab maintenance (20%)
* Lab management and maintenance, including waste removal, supply inventory, inventory, as well as other day-to-day laboratory cleanliness activities

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
BA/BS with major in biological science plus at least two year of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience to total six years

Preferred Qualifications:
* Understanding of laboratory protocols and necessary steps to ensure compliance with protocols
* Ability to initiate and process multiple projects simultaneously
* Experience with tissue culture and routine lab-related tasks
* Prior experience maintaining accurate documentation of procedures and experimental data from projects in a logical and organized manner
* Experience reporting effectively on the progress and direction of individual projects
* Prior experience working with laboratory mouse strains

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• 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) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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