Senior Laboratory Technician

Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

Apply for JobJob ID365368
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyLR-Technical
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code4945
Employee ClassAFSCME Unit 7 - Technical
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About the Job


This is a supplemental, hourly position with no designated percentage of time.

The Center for Developmental Neuroimaging (CDNI) is seeking a research professional to manually refine MRI segmentations for 19 ROIs (both left and right hemispheres) for (1) ongoing segmentations provided from the Healthy Brain Cognitive Development (HBCD) study, (2) 20 segmentation from the ALBERT atlas (0 months old), and (3) 30 BCP segmentations in age bins of 1 year, 2 years, and 34-38 months old. A successful applicant must be able to work well independently, work effectively with a team, and to communicate clearly in a collaborative environment. They must also have prior experience and training with performing manual correction of MRI segmentations and the tools used to do so.

The Center for Developmental Neuroimaging (CDNI) is located in the Institute of Child Development at the University of Minnesota and housed at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. Our work focuses on advancing the understanding of brain development in health and disease. We are an interdisciplinary team of researchers trying to:

• Understand basic principles of brain functioning across development (i.e. figure out how the brain works).
• Learn about how neuropsychiatric and other brain-based disorders develop and progress over time.
• Contribute to the prevention and treatment of brain-based disorders.
• Engage underrepresented communities in all aspects of academic medicine and research.To learn more about our lab and current research studies, please visit our website:
  https://innovation.umn.edu/developmental-cognition-and-neuroimaging-lab/
  
  POSITION REQUIREMENTSPerform manual refinement of segmentations provided from various datasets (100%)
  • HBCD data: perform single round of manual corrections for new data made available over time and upload the corrected data to share back with the team.
  • Communicate with team to stay aware of when new data is available and other current tasks.
  • Document progress of work using project management software (Monday.com).
  • Use project management software Monday.com to document progress.
    Qualifications
    
    
    All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
    • High school graduation or the equivalent with some science courses and two years of experience in relevant academic and work experience may be substituted.
    • Must have experience, training, and proficiency in performing Freesurfer-compliant manual edits of MRI segmentations for various cortical and subcortical ROIs in data from a wide range of participant ages.
    • Must be proficient in using ITK-SNAP to perform manual corrections.
    • Must be proficient with Monday.com project management software.
    • Must be proficient in interacting with MSI's S3 system and procedures for accessing the data and sharing newly corrected data.
    • Effectiveness in working efficiently with minimum oversight and interacting constructively with faculty and staff.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Former or current referral through organizations such as Daivergent or PrimeNeuro.
        About the Department
        
        
        The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) is dedicated to fostering the healthy brain function of children across the lifespan with the mission to set and maintain a healthy trajectory for all children toward positive life outcomes through early neurobehavioral and mental health assessment, innovative targeted interventions, informed policy-making, compassionate child-advocacy, and community education. The MIDB's mission of basic and clinical research in the field of neurobehavioral development is supported by its Neuroimaging core, which fosters collaborations within departments at the University of Minnesota and across institutions to build teams with the highest possible degree of expertise.
        Pay and Benefits
        
        
        Pay Range: $22.51; 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 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 employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
        Diversity
        
        
        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:
        Employment Requirements
        
        
        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 the U of M
        
        
        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).
        

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