Senior Research Technologist - Spatial Multiomics

This position is for a core that provides spatial biology services to Mayo Clinic researchers engaged in discovery science. We are looking for someone with excellent customer service and communication skills and who enjoys working independently to optimize assays/technologies that will be deployed to a wide variety different tissues and projects. Working closely with bioinformaticians, pathologists, and other Mayo Clinic Core Facilities, the successful candidate will perform basic project management responsibilities including maintaining a list of projects in the pipeline, tracking time spent on each client project, and helping with invoicing. 

Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments (e.g., assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.). Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting. Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes, and suggests modifications. Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data. May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows, and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques. Works with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator. 

Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science with 4 years of research laboratory experience. Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science preferred.

Experience with spatial transcriptomics and/or proteomics is strongly preferred. Minimum requirements include demonstrated expertise with general histological techniques (cryostat and microtome sectioning, staining of formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded and frozen tissue sections, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence), brightfield and fluorescent microscopy, as well as digital image acquisition and analysis. 

The successful candidate will also have experience with molecular biological methods (e.g., PCR, next-generation sequencing library preparation, in situ hybridization) and general statistical analysis methods and managing large data sets. 

 

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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.