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Compensation
$22.25–23/hr
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Role Type
Research
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Research Professional 1 conducts biological and molecular research using established laboratory protocols, analyzes biological and genomic data, and performs laboratory assays and molecular biology techniques. The role also assists with microbiome analyses and animal research activities, while maintaining research records and communicating findings. A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required, along with experience in a biological, scientific, or research environment.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Biological Data Analysis, requiredScientific Data Analysis, requiredProtocol Adherence, requiredResearch Documentation, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredProblem-Solving, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredCommunication, requiredMolecular Biology Techniques, nice to havePCR, nice to haveGene Expression Analysis, nice to haveMolecular Cloning, nice to haveNucleic Acid Detection, nice to haveImmune Assays, nice to haveELISA, nice to haveWestern Blot, nice to haveMicrobiome Analysis, nice to haveGenomic Data Analysis, nice to haveVirus Research, nice to haveAnimal Experimentation, nice to haveImmunization, nice to haveVirus Challenge, nice to haveBlood Sampling, nice to haveComputational Data Analysis, nice to haveR, nice to havePython, nice to haveMATLAB, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience, requiredBiological Research Experience, requiredScientific Data Experience, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

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Job Duties

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Job ID375686

LocationTwin Cities

Job FamilyResearch

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Job Code8351GC

Employee ClassCivil Service

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About the Job

Responsibilities:

30% Conduct biological and molecular research activities following established laboratory protocols and procedures.

20% Process, analyze, and interpret biological, genomic, and experimental data using appropriate computational and statistical tools.

20% Perform laboratory assays and molecular biology techniques, including PCR, molecular cloning, nucleic acid detection, ELISA, and Western blot, as appropriate to assigned research projects.

15% Assist with microbiome analyses and other genomic or molecular data analyses.

10% Assist with animal research activities, including immunization, virus challenge (BSL-1), blood sampling, and sample collection, as applicable.

5% Maintain accurate research records, prepare reports and presentations, and communicate research findings to laboratory team members.

Qualifications

All required qualifications must be documented on application materials

Required Qualifications:

BS degree, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years.

Experience working in a biological, scientific, or research environment.

Experience collecting, processing, analyzing, or interpreting biological or scientific data.

Demonstrated ability to follow established research protocols and procedures and accurately document results.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with molecular biology techniques, including PCR, gene expression analysis, molecular cloning, and nucleic acid detection.

Experience with immune assays, including ELISA and Western blot.

Experience with microbiome analyses and/or genomic data.

Experience with laboratory research involving viruses, including Herpesviruses.

Experience with animal experimentation, including immunization, virus challenge (BSL-1), and blood sampling.

Experience using computational tools or programming languages for biological data analysis, including R, Python, or MATLAB.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $22.25 - $23.00/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type:Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented 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

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates

will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

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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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

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 of Minnesota Medical School

Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

The mission of the regional campus located in Duluth is to be a national leader in improving healthcare access and outcomes in rural Minnesota and American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. In partnership with CentraCare, the regional campus in St. Cloud offers a wide range of patient experiences throughout students' education in Greater Minnesota and prepares them to become exceptional clinicians and leaders for rural and immigrant populations.

Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.

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

4 - 20 years

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

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

375686

Job Benefits

Not specified

How this job compares

Set against the 4,012 open Researcher jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 15, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22.25–23/hr
  • Minnesota median$22–27/hr29 hourly ranges
  • US median$25–34/hr334 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $22.63/hr, is 10% below the Minnesota median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Researcher hourly ranges in Minnesota.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 87 open Researcher jobs in Minnesota and 4,012 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Minnesota
Experience
Researcher postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (1,215 postings).
Education
2,730 of the 4,012 open Researcher jobs (68%) 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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