Job description: The Advanced Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (ARDL) is a highly complex research laboratory that specializes in support of large multicenter clinical trials and epidemiological studies. Specific areas of interest for faculty at ARDL include identification of novel biomarkers of healthy aging and biomarkers for early detection and monitoring or of patients with diabetes, renal disease, Alzheimer’s disease related dementias and cardiovascular disease. Laboratory support for these multi-center studies ranges from novel biomarker development, implementation of standardized biomarker measurement, and coordinating biospecimen collection and processing. ARDL maintains a large central biorepository of 3-4 million aliquots that supports ongoing biomarker development in all these studies. A unique aspect of the ARDL is that it is a research laboratory that is fully accredited by CLIA/CAP and part of the University of Minnesota Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Department under the Medical School. ARDL supports a wide variety of biomarker platforms spanning the range from genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics to functional approaches. ARDL also utilizes mass spectrometry for accurate quantitation of molecules and targeted multiplexed assays using this platform. Genomics technologies used include a variety of DNA/RNA extraction platforms, quantitative real time PCR, targeted genotyping and next generation sequencing. ARDL performs a wide range of immunoassays ranging from standard ELISAs to targeted multiplexed immunoassays on the Ella platform. ARDL also utilizes proteomic discovery platforms such as Olink and performs ultra-sensitive protein quantitation on the Quanterix platform. In addition, ARDL also performs multi-parameter flow cytometry and has a well established cell culture facility that specializes in cell cryopreservation, EBV based cell transformation, culture of iPSCs and actively developing cell differentiation protocols.
Shift: Tuesday to Friday evening shift, Saturday day shift
Note: Open to candidate who can work up to 30 – 40 hours per week.
Responsibilities • Conduct laboratory procedures on blood, urine and other body samples pursuant to tests ordered. • Analyze quality control on tests and instruments as required. • Troubleshoot test procedures and equipment that show unusual characteristics. • Order, receive and maintain inventory of products and supplies. • Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and regulations pertinent to assigned area. • Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
· Competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
· Low cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
· Health care and dependent daycare flexible spending accounts
· Excellent retirement plans with employer match
· Disability and employer paid life insurance
· Wellbeing program with reduced insurance premiums
· Tuition reimbursement opportunities covering 75%-100% of eligible tuition
· Student loan forgiveness opportunity
· Opportunities for growth and promotion
· Employee Assistance Program
For more information regarding benefits: https://humanresources.umn.edu/sites/humanresources.umn.edu/files/2020_tcd-cslr-75100-ben-0105-7_cs_final.pdf
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS or a combination of related education and work experience to total 4 years.
Excellent attention to detail and organization skills
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
Certified as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).•
Previous laboratory experience
Previous experience in chemistry and infection control procedures
Candidates without a MLT or MT certification would be required to obtain one within the first year of employment.
Internal Number: 345841
About University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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