Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Associate

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Ganesh Lab in the Internal Medicine Department, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a highly motivated individual for a Research Laboratory Technician Associate/Intermediate position. The candidate will be a member of a dynamic collaborative research lab involved in genetics research in cardiovascular diseases, particularly those that disproportionately impact women. Candidates will gain exposure to genetic, clinical and translational research.  The primary role of this position will be to assist the lab manager with the management of cardiovascular mouse models, coordinate experiments, and analysis of related data.   

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*

The applicant would be responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to:

• Managing mouse colonies: breeding, DNA isolation, genotyping PCR, sanger sequencing evaluations, harvesting tissues, and records management.
• Processing a variety of mouse/human samples-blood, tissue, and cell lines.
• Assisting with a variety of experimental methods including but not limited to: DNA/RNA isolations, PCR, qPCR, cell culture, and isolation of protein.
• Assisting the Lab Manager with sample management and compliance duties.
• Keeping a detailed and accurate record of experiments and updating databases.
• Participating in lab meetings.

Required Qualifications*

Intermediate Level: 

• Bachelors degree in biological/animal science, health, or related field of study and 1-3 years of experience.

Associate Level:

• Associates degree in biological/animal science, health, or related field of study and 0-1 years of experience.

Both:

• Have a willingness to acquire new skills including mouse handling.
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team.

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior research lab experience.
• Experience working with animal models.
• Familiarity with blood processing and culturing of cell lines.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.