Special Project Associate-II-Cardiovascular Disease

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The laboratory of Dr. Jay W. Schneider is seeking a highly motivated translational/basic research scientist to join our team at Mayo Clinic Florida as we build the new Myocardiolongevity Program. Our work focuses on cardiovascular health, disease, and healthy aging, particularly age related myocardial amyloid and calcium biomineral deposition, as well as multiomics analysis of cardiomyocytes isolated from autopsy donor centenarian hearts.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical & Regulatory Support – Assist with IRB submissions and extract research insights from detailed centenarian clinical records.

• Laboratory Research – Conduct advanced wet lab experiments, including biomineralization assays, immunohistochemistry, SDS PAGE and immunoblotting, confocal microscopy, and work closely with institutional multiomics cores.

• Data Analysis & Visualization – Apply bioinformatics, computational modeling, and statistical methods; partner with AI driven tools to interpret and visualize complex datasets.

• Scientific Communication – Contribute to manuscript writing, grant preparation, and the creation of high-quality figures and graphics for presentations and publications.

A background in molecular biology or related biomedical sciences, with enthusiasm for geroscience, healthy aging, and longevity medicine, or an eagerness to learn.

For additional information, contact [email protected].

Qualifications

• B.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.

• For J 1 visa sponsorship, a master's degree is required.

• Preferred (not required): experience with mammalian cell culture, particularly human iPSC maintenance and differentiation.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $25.19 - $33.15 / hour;

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Kara Schott