Rsch Pro 1-Life Sci-Multidisc

Work Arrangement:
* The position is expected to work primarily on-site. Your work location will be Wallin.
* The Department retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Job description:
To assist in the investigation of the role of cell death sensing in regulating immune responses, with a particular focus on the response to different cell death modalities. The work involves integration of different types of cell death modalities, flow cytometry-based immune profiling, and molecular dissection of cell death and efferocytosis pathways, aiming to uncover immune-regulatory mechanisms with relevance to infection and chronic inflammation.

Responsibilities-100%:
* Assists in maintainance of cell types in culture and induction of different cell death modalities
* Conducts in vitro experiments using different types of cell death modalities and sensors to study immune regulation in response to cell death
* Performs flow cytometry for immune phenotyping and cell death/efferocytosis analysis
* Uses molecular and cellular tools (e.g., gene knockdown, qPCR, antigen presentation assays) to dissect pathways of cell death sensing

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.

Required Qualifications:
* BA/BS in a science related field or a combination of education and experience to equal four years.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience in cell culture.
* Experience with flow cytometry.
* Experience with laboratory research testing, i.e. ELISA, PCR, Western blot, assay, flow cytometry, etc.
* Experience with MS Office, Prism and FlowJo.

Pay Range: $24.70 - $29.33/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment Category: 100% Appointment (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type: Civil-Service Staff

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The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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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