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Summary

We seek to hire a highly-motivated individual with a BS/BA and an interest in an advanced degree in science or medicine. The Grohar Lab focuses on developing and clinically translating novel small molecule therapies for the treatment of pediatric solid tumors. A number of pediatric solid tumors have clear oncogenic driver mutations that are considered by many to be undruggable. The lab has primarily focused on Ewing sarcoma and the development of therapies that target the EWS-FLI1 transcription factor. More recently, we have extended our focus to other solid tumors with the goal of better understanding therapeutic vulnerabilities at the interface of transcription and epigenetics. We have a number of compounds in various stages of clinical development including a clinical trial based on our laboratory work that is actively accruing patients. We employ high throughput genetic and chemical screens to identify novel targets and compounds, molecular pharmacology to understand the mechanism of action, and a variety of next generation sequencing assays to delineate the effects genome-wide.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

• Performs routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or another designee.
• Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed.
• Records and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracy
• Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks.
• Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment.
• May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures.
• Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media, and other materials (using appropriate procedures)
• Assists lab manager in care and maintenance of lab equipment.
• May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures.
• Attends seminars and presents data in group lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques.
• Records results, organizes data, and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner.
• Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed.
• Conducts literary searches as directed.

Required Qualifications*

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• 0-2 years of experience
• Team oriented.
• Interest of experience in science that impacts pediatric cancer.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Solid analytical skills

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.