BioCore Senior Scientist, Center for Drug Design, College of Pharmacy

Summary of Position:
The Center for Drug Design (CDD) BioCore provides research expertise in various biochemical and cell-based assays in support of CDD faculty research projects. In addition to conducting biochemical and cell-based assays for small molecule inhibitor identification, this position will have expertise in the use of in situ and next generation sequencing techniques that could be applied to inhibitor target identification and characterization. This position will also advise and train other CDD researchers on next-generation DNA/RNA sequencing or other "omics" techniques.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
75% Primary research
Plan and conduct approved laboratory research studies. Develop and conduct biochemical and cell-based inhibitor identification assays. Develop and carry out proteomics or DNA/RNA sequencing workflows. Assist CDD scientists in the development of "omics"/sequencing protocols. Manage the day-to-day activities of multiple research projects. Document research findings in approved notebooks using approved techniques.

10% Project coordination
Receive BioCore Work Request Forms and prioritize research requests from CDD faculty. Work with CDD faculty to evaluate feasibility of approaches and improve upon experimental design. Evaluate the Request Form template document for clarity and utility and improve as needed.

10% Project Reports
Prepare detailed reports based upon the experiments/data requested in the Request Forms. Construct tables, graphs, and figures in support of CDD faculty manuscripts and grants.

5% Service
Perform safety and technical training and maintain records where appropriate. Assist in the maintenance of BioCore and CDD shared equipment.

Required Qualifications:
-Advanced degree with one or more years of research training.
-Demonstrated experience in recombinant protein production, biochemistry, cell culture and modern DNA/RNA sequencing techniques
-Strong communication (written/verbal) and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience working in multi-disciplinary groups to achieve project goals
-Demonstrated experience in situ, proteomics or next-generation sequencing techniques that could be applied to drug target identification and characterization

The University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy is nationally recognized for excellence in preparing pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, occupational therapists, and medical laboratory scientists to tackle society's toughest problems in Minnesota and across the globe. The College of Pharmacy offers degrees in the programs of pharmacy (PharmD, MS, PhD), occupational therapy (OTD), and medical laboratory sciences (BS, Certificate, MMLS, MS-BLS).

The pharmacy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Duluth campuses. The occupational therapy program is offered on the Twin Cities and Rochester campuses. The medical laboratory sciences program is offered on the Twin Cities campus. Interactive technology is used to keep all campuses connected.

Center for Drug Design

The Center for Drug Design (CDD) was created to combine research and scholarship leading to the development of novel drugs for therapeutic applications, such as HIV, cancer, neurological diseases, dermatological agents, infectious diseases, novel processes, and medical devices.

As part of the Health Sciences Shared Centers, the CDD combines the best of academic tradition along with an expectation of innovation and independence both inspiring and driving our Center members to excel, and providing significant value for our academic and research community. By existing outside an organized school, college, or department, the CDD offers a new and refocused approach combining the best of academic and industry standards. Using very few staff, the CDD runs with great efficiency and without redundancy, which has been a hallmark for the Center from its inception.

https://drugdesign.umn.edu/

Pay Range: $70,000-$75,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

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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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).