Position located in Rochester, MN

Responsibilities of the Associate Scientist-Immunology (In Vivo):

• Plan and conduct in vivo studies involving laboratory mice, including experimental design, protocol development and execution of procedures.
• Coordinate with research scientists to plan and implement in vivo experiments, providing input on study design, sample size estimation and statistical analysis.
• Administer test article and collect biological samples following established procedures.
• Perform detailed observations and measurements to assess the physiological and clinical effects of experimental treatments on mice, recording data accurately, and comprehensively.
• Maintain compliance with institutional animal care and use protocols.
• Collaborate with other team members to advance cross-functional scientific projects and standardize adoption of new scientific techniques.

Requirements of the Associate Scientist-Immunology (In Vivo):

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Animal Sciences or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with laboratory mice in a research or academic setting.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization and ability to follow strict protocols and procedures.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with researchers and laboratory staff.
• Ability to plan, organize and multitask to complete assignments in an efficient manner.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of animal welfare principles and ethical considerations in animal research.

Valued Complementary Skills

• In vivo imaging, tissue sectioning, Immuno histochemistry, immune florescence, microscopy, RNA isolation and qPCR.