Biology Opportunities

Tareen Dermatology is looking for exceptional Pre-Med and Pre-PA students who are taking 1-2 gap years prior to medical school/PA school to work as a clinical assistant. The Medical Assistant will work in a very fast-paced and hands-on environment while performing routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly. All training will be provided on site. Additionally, students are given mentorship and guidance in their professional school application process. As a Gap Year medical assistant, you’ll assist in surgeries and scribe alongside some of Minnesota’s top board-certified dermatologists and physician assistants. With dedicated mentorship, you’ll not only enhance your understanding of the medical field but also position yourself for future success.

Renew ENT and Hearing Center (Edina, MN) is seeking collaborative Clinical Assistants to join their team. In this role, you will play a vital part in providing quality patient care and ensuring a smooth, welcoming healthcare experience. This is a great gap year or learning/professional development opportunity for future health professionals. If you are interested in applying, please email resume and introduction to Jon Peterson (Clinic Administrator) at jpeterson@renewent.com. We are hiring Clinical Assistants for expected start dates between October 2024 and May 2025. They will consider applicants who can start in June 2025, after Carleton graduation, as well.

Elanco has a 12-week internship program, designed to provide  an enriching and immersive experience. As an intern with Elanco, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and apply your skills and knowledge in a real-world setting – your contributions may directly impact Elanco’s success.

The Chemistry Department at Carthage College in Wisconsin is seeking a research assistant to work in the NSF-funded research program.In this technician position, you will be required to provide research assistance, including molecular biology, protein purification, and work with plants including tobacco, as well as basic lab tasks for research related to the NSF grant. A successful research assistant may move on to additional roles that include scientific writing and independent project planning.

This Fall term, The University of Minnesota Medical School will be hosting our annual Graduate Diversity Recruitment Event, a program designed to actively engage and recruit prospective students into PhD programs in the biomedical sciences. Thursday, October 10, 2024 to Friday October 11, 2024.

The Sundquist Lab at the University of Utah invites applicants for a laboratory technician position to support a variety of projects focused on the cellular, molecular and structural biology of retroviruses, particularly HIV, and the roles of the ESCRT pathway in cell division and protection against DNA damage. Major projects in our lab include studies of: 1) HIV capsid structure and function, 2) HIV assembly and budding, 3) ESCRT pathway functions in cell division and its regulation. Pay: $17/Hour

The Yi Lab is currently seeking a motivated Research Assistant who has recently graduated with a degree in Biology, Data Science, or related fields. Our research investigates molecular and cellular mechanisms of epidermal and hair follicle stem cells throughout development, homeostasis, regeneration, aging, and in pathological states such as wound repair and hair loss.

This is an entry-level position for a laboratory researcher to join the Weingarden lab at the University of Minnesota. The individual in this position will assist with specific procedures, such as tissue processing and staining for flow cytometry, in vitro mammalian cell culture, and aerobic and anaerobic bacterial culture. They will also help with animal experiments (mice) and manage the mouse colony, along with recruitment of patients for clinical studies.

The University of Edinburgh is seeking a student who would like to do a PhD on Biomedical Sciences education, specifically on the topic of international and transnational education. The PhD is funded through a partnership with the Zhejiang-Edinburgh Institute in China. The student can have a broad STEM (biology, medicine, sciences) or educational background (or psychology, sociology, etc.), but will be keen to contribute to biomedical education.

The PhD is fully funded, situated primarily in Edinburgh, and open to international students. The original deadline was 3/29/24 but has been extended. Please send any questions about the program to Dr. Jacqueline Dohaney at j.dohaney@ed.ac.uk