Special Project Associate-II-Cardiovascular Disease

The laboratory of Dr. Jay W. Schneider is seeking a highly motivated translational/basic research scientist to join our team at Mayo Clinic Florida as we build the new Myocardiolongevity Program. Our work focuses on cardiovascular health, disease, and healthy aging, particularly age related myocardial amyloid and calcium biomineral deposition, as well as multiomics analysis of cardiomyocytes isolated from autopsy donor centenarian hearts.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Regulatory Support – Assist with IRB submissions and extract research insights from detailed centenarian clinical records.

• Laboratory Research – Conduct advanced wet lab experiments, including biomineralization assays, immunohistochemistry, SDS PAGE and immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, and work closely with institutional multiomics cores.

• Data Analysis & Visualization – Apply bioinformatics, computational modeling, and statistical methods; partner with AI driven tools to interpret and visualize complex datasets.

• Scientific Communication – Contribute to manuscript writing, grant preparation, and the creation of high-quality figures and graphics for presentations and publications. 

A background in molecular biology or related biomedical sciences, with enthusiasm for geroscience, healthy aging, and longevity medicine, or an eagerness to learn.

For additional information, contact Schneider.jay1@mayo.edu.

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• For J 1 visa sponsorship, a master's degree is required.

• Preferred (not required): experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly human iPSC maintenance and differentiation.

Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
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.