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 (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – 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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

A Senior Research Technologist position is available immediately in the Epigenomics Development Laboratory (EDL) of the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. The lab develops and provides high-throughput sequencing-based epigenomic services to Mayo Clinic investigators. Among the EDL expertise are profiling of epigenetic marks and regulatory proteins, chromatin accessibility, and single cell-based epigenomic assays such as scMultiome and scATAC-seq.

The applicant will be expected to be able to consistently apply established lab protocols, work with minimal supervision, perform assignments independently, and to summarize and communicate the results effectively to customers and supervisors. The applicant is also expected to provide technical support for assay optimization and implementation of new cutting-edge technologies. We are looking for a technically proficient and responsible scientist with strong motivation to provide excellent customer service. Good recordkeeping and communication skills, as well as willingness to work as part of a team are essential.

The following responsibilities are also included in the role as Senior Research Technologist -

• Independently sets up and performs experiments and procedures in support of lab goals and grant commitments (e.g. assays, cell/tissue culture, animal studies, etc.).

• Contributes to the planning, design and modification of studies and experiments in the research lab setting.

• Monitors results, reports unusual outcomes and suggests modifications.

• Collects, enters, summarizes, and analyzes data.

• May oversee and assist with the training of residents, fellows and temporary lab personnel in lab techniques.

• Works with minimal supervision and performs assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science with 4 years of research laboratory experience.

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or other relevant science preferred.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This position is not eligible for F-1 OPT STEM extension.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$64K - $96K / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F 8 hr days

Weekend Schedule

NA

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Kaela Peterson

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.