ABOUT THE POSITION
Position Overview: This is a lab manager position in the Lefevre Laboratory that studies the neural circuitry of opioid addiction. A primary emphasis is on the implementation of an intravenous opioid self-administration task in mice. We utilize a variety of methods including mouse behavior, intracranial surgery, jugular catheterization, slice electrophysiology, qPCR and transcriptomics as well as in-vivo neuromodulation approaches (chemogenetics, optogenetics and fiber photometry) to answer our research questions. This position will involve working closely with the PI to manage the laboratory and lead or assist others with ongoing projects. The lab manager will also be responsible for animal colony management.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Research (60%)
● Design, conduct, analyze experiments and report findings to PI. Lead projects or contribute to larger team projects.
● Modify or develop new protocols.
Laboratory management (30%)
● Oversee general laboratory organization including ordering, equipment management, and assistance in protocol writing.
● Manage the animal colony, assist in controlled substance management and biohazard disposal.
Train students and laboratory personnel (10%)
● Mentor and teach undergraduate students and more junior people in the laboratory.

Qualifications
All required qualifications must be shown on application materials.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Master’s degree and 2 years of related experience or BS/BA and 4 years of related experience.


PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
● Prior laboratory management experience, preferably in a lab with mouse models.
● Prior experience working with opioid mouse models is ideal but not required.

About the Department
One School. Two Campuses.
The Mission of the University of Minnesota Medical School is to be a leader in enhancing the health of people through the education of skilled, compassionate and socially responsible physicians. With two campuses serving diverse populations in rural and urban Minnesota, the Medical School is dedicated to preeminent primary care medicine, exemplary specialty care and innovative research.
In addition to the overall Mission, the Duluth campus has a unique focus on rural and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) health and family medicine with a mission to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and AI/AN communities. This is done by educating medical students dedicated to serving rural Minnesota and AI/AN communities, fostering excellence in research, emphasizing the training of physicians in family medicine, creating strong partnerships locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and working in diverse, innovative, interdisciplinary, and inter-professional teams.

Benefits
Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also 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