Researcher 1 | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

The Aslanidi Lab research is focused on bioengineering and the application of Adeno-Associated virus (AAV) vectors for the purpose of gene therapy and vaccine development. The research addresses several important drawbacks in AAV-based gene therapy such as vector efficiency, pre-existing and therapy-activated immunogenicity, scaled-up vector production, and assessment of efficacy in large pre-clinical animal models. The goal of our research is to ensure advancement of gene therapy treatment for patients with genetic diseases and cancers.

Responsibilities

Perform routine maintenance of large mammalian cell culture 
Perform large quantity purification of plasmid DNA
Perform virus packaging by transfection of production cell lines
Perform virus purification by affinity and ion-exchange chromatography
Perform virus quantity control and efficiency by PCR, WB, ELISA, etc.
Perform buffers and solution preparation 
Comply with IBC, IACUC, and IRB policies, and maintain a safe and healthy laboratory environment.

Focus of Job Responsibilities

Ongoing Research â“ 70%
Viral vectors production for multiple pre-clinical studies.

Support â“ 15%
Provide technical support for senior lab member 

Lab maintenance â“ 15%
Utilize biohazard waist according to IBC compliances  

The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) and The Hormel Institute endorses a âœwork with flexibility❠approach that offers a welcoming and flexible work environment where everyone is inspired to do their best. Work location options include working fully remote, partially remote, or entirely in the office and are based on the work of the position. Some on-site work may be necessary for certain positions, even those designated as fully remote.  Because we are a land-grant institution that serves the state, the University will continue to- in most cases- expect employees to live in Minnesota.

This position has been designated as eligible for Flexible Work Profile One.
Flexible Work Profile One is expected to work primarily on-site. Your office will be located at The Hormel Institute in Austin, MN. The Hormel Institute management retains the right to modify flexible work arrangement agreements on a temporary or permanent basis for any reason at any time.

Required Qualifications
BA/BS degree or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years. 

Preferred Qualifications
Candidates with experience in viral vectors.
Candidates with experience in chromatography.

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Flexible hours,

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