Research Laboratory Undergraduate Student Employee- Department of Surgery

Position summary:
This undergraduate student position supports a research laboratory in the Department of
Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, with data entry, data and image analysis, and day-
to-day lab upkeep such as housekeeping, inventory and autoclaving. The student will
gain hands-on exposure to biomedical research involving small and large animals and
human samples. Training will be provided for all specialized tasks.

This position requires 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters with the
possibility of increasing to up to 20 hours per week.

Duties and tasks:

• Data entry, including animal study data
•  Data analysis
•  General lab housekeeping and keeping work areas clean and organized
•  Maintaining supply inventory and restocking supplies
• Autoclaving glassware, instruments and lab materials
•  Assisting with organizing and labeling research records and samples

•  Other lab support tasks as assigned
   

   

Training and work environment:

• Initial training will be provided on animal data entry, data analysis and image
  analysis.
• Work is performed onsite in a research laboratory.
• The position includes exposure to small and large animals and to human samples.
• The student must complete all required University safety training (such as animal
  research, biosafety and bloodborne pathogens) and any required occupational
  health enrollment before working with animals or human samples.

Required

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
•  Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel
•  Ability to take direction, follow protocols, and be accountable
• Dependable, with a consistent weekly schedule
• Willing to work onsite in the laboratory
• Comfortable working around small and large animals and handling human
  samples
• Willing to complete required safety and research compliance training before
  starting lab work
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

Preferred

• Interest in biology, biomedical sciences, pre-health or a related field

•  Prior coursework or experience in a laboratory setting

  
   

The Department of Surgery is driven to deliver:

• Clinical Excellence
• Compassionate Patient Care
• Pioneering Research
• Education of Surgical Leaders

To learn more about the Department of Surgery, please visit: https://med.umn.edu/surgery

Pay Range: $15.25 - $16; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Please visit the Office of Student Health Benefits website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
 

Student workers are eligible to participate in the Student Health Benefit Plan, if they maintain 6 or more eligible course credits within a given semester. The same applies for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Assistants, Residents, Fellows and Interns.

Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected].

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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