
Casual Nonexempt - Department of Neuroscience
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time$20/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The University of Minnesota’s Department of Neuroscience seeks a casual employee to support research and laboratory administration. The role includes immunostaining animal-derived tissue, assisting with experiment preparation and data analysis, maintaining research protocols and records, and coordinating equipment and facility reservations. A professional medical qualification and hands-on immunostaining experience are required; microscopy experience and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are preferred.
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Job ID376689
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code0005
Employee ClassCivil Service
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About the Job
Research Duties 35%
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Perform immunostaining of animal-derived tissue using established laboratory protocols and acquire images using microscopes.
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Assist with preparation for experiments and surgeries, including organizing supplies, preparing materials, and setting up equipment under the guidance of authorized laboratory personnel.
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Assist with data processing and analysis, including organizing microscopy images and experimental datasets and preparing results for review by the PI and laboratory members.
Laboratory Administration Duties 65%
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Assist the PI with maintaining and organizing research protocols and related documentation, including tracking revisions, approval records, and renewal deadlines.
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Maintain accurate, organized experimental records and laboratory logs and help ensure that research files are complete and accessible to authorized laboratory members.
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Coordinate reservations for experimental equipment and shared facilities and communicate scheduling information to laboratory members.
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Required Qualifications:
A professional medical qualification, such as an MD or equivalent credential.
Hands-on experience performing immunostaining of animal-derived tissue.
Proficient record keeping and/or database management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with microscopy and acquisition of images of immunostained tissue.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, manage multiple tasks, and collaborate effectively with laboratory members.
About the Department
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.
The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $20.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and 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].
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About University of Minnesota
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 Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023, 2025, 2026), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
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.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55455
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
376689
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 647 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$20/hr
- Minnesota median$16–28/hr22 hourly ranges
- US median$18–24/hr273 hourly ranges
This rate, $20/hr, is 22% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Research Assistant hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 23 open Research Assistant jobs in Minnesota and 647 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Regents of the University of Minnesota (this employer)19 open
- Mayo Clinic2 open
- Experience
- Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (153 postings).
- Education
- 189 of the 647 open Research Assistant jobs (29%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 15, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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