in the Department of Pharmacology is looking for a temporary Researcher to join his growing team.

Duties and Responsibilities:
70% - Perform molecular biology and protein biochemistry experiments to study virus entry into host cells using established procedures and guidelines under general supervision.
20% - Keeping detailed records of all experiments and procedures in lab and assist with various administrative duties related to the functioning of the laboratory.
10% - Monitoring inventories of supplies and ordering common chemicals and reagents for the laboratory.

The employee in this position will work up to 67 days in a calendar year.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years in related biological science fields.
• Experience in the following areas: phage display screening, pseudovirus entry assay and protein purification.

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota is one of six basic science departments in the . The well-funded research programs of our focus on understanding and developing better treatments for cancer, addiction and the opioid crisis, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, and metabolic syndrome. We also offer an undergraduate , oversee the , teach fundamental principles of pharmacology to students in professional degree programs (MD, DDS, and MD/PhD), and provide individualized training experiences for our strong community of . Our past trainees are now applying their skills to impactful careers in academia, medicine, industry, government, law, and regulatory oversight. We are proud of our role in preparing the next generation of scientists for rewarding careers in the health sciences and related professions, and for the various other ways we give back to our .

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