Graduate Research Appointment Jacobsen Lab (1-Year Limited Tenure)

The Graduate Research Appointment (GRA) is a post-baccalaureate appointment for participants with an interest in biomedical research. The primary purpose is to provide a post-baccalaureate laboratory research experience that applies skills in science technology engineering or math to biomedical research including basic science or translational research. GRA participants will have the opportunity to participate in selected graduate classes and seminars while working in this role.

Additional Information:

A GRA position is open in the Jacobsen laboratory. The Jacobsen laboratory has expertise in eosinophil biology and focuses significantly on translational models of lung disease. This includes analysis of primary cells in culture and mouse models of lung disease. We are primarily an immunology laboratory that employs immunoassays (e.g. ELISA) cell culture for cell stimulation viability surface expression and mediator release transcriptome analysis (RT-PCR and RNAseq) and histology/physiology of lungs.

GRA Expectations:

• Sets up and performs routine and established lab procedures in support of lab goals paper publication grant commitments.
• Consistent and thorough recording keeping of protocols data and results. Experience with Word Excel PowerPoint is required and experience with GraphPad Prism is preferred.
• Performs basic statistical data analysis; prepares tables/charts/graphs and assists in organizing data.
• Presents at research laboratory meetings and contributes to writing of manuscripts.
• Works under supervision and may perform some assignments independently as discussed and approved by Principal Investigator.

Bachelors degree with a strong background in science technology engineering or math. Authorization to work and remain in the United States without necessity for Mayo Clinic sponsorship now or in the future (for example be a U.S. citizen national or permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Students that do not meet these criteria do not qualify.

• Applicants who are currently in Graduate or Medical School are not eligible.
• Eligibility of applicants with advanced degrees above BA or BS depend on the specific degree

Additional preferred qualifications and skills:

• A solid understanding of basic lab techniques equipment and safety.
• The ability to organize and carry out laboratory techniques independently and in a team setting.
• Previous experience with immunoassays cell culture immunohistochemistry/immunofluorescence flow cytometry and mouse handling are preferred.
• In addition this position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

This is a limited tenure position that has been approved for one year and may be extended another year based on funding.