Research Lab Tech Intermediate

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Interested applicants should provide a cover letter detailing their specific interest in the position, CV, and contact information for three references. 

Summary

A research technician position is available in the Ruotolo laboratory at the University of Michigan. We are particularly interested in a candidate who has experience with native ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) and top-down protein sequencing.

The Ruotolo lab is part of the Department of Chemistry which has a long tradition of education and research in the field. The University of Michigan Department of Chemistry has pushed the boundaries of traditional work in fundamental chemical sciences into the interface with other disciplines.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

We are so proud that the University of Michigan offers comprehensive benefits to support your wellness as you plan for a stable and secure future. To enhance a career filled with purpose and opportunity, other benefits include:

• Generous time off programs.
• Our retirement plan provides two-for-one matching contributions.
• Comprehensive options for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition support, including the ability to take undergraduate courses in LSA at no cost.
• Meeting-free days and communication norms that help you to "unplug" from work.
• Access to deals, discounts, and attractions; see Uniquely Michigan for details.

While you will primarily work from our central campus in Ann Arbor, LSA offers flexible work options. To support work-life balance, LSA has an email policy that limits non-essential emails to weekday business hours. We invite you to take a look at LSA's mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities*

Daily activities will be to prepare protein standards, conduct native IM-MS and top-down protein sequencing analyses, as well as develop and document new IM-MS and top-down sequencing methods. In addition, this person will be responsible for communicating their work outside of the laboratory, through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.

Required Qualifications*

College courses in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field with 1 to 2 years experience in an active research laboratory environment. Must have experience in IM-MS (experience using the Waters Cyclic IMS system is preferred), protein purification techniques, and analytical methods connected to top-down mass spectrometry. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, ambitious individual who actively seeks opportunities to improve skills and expertise. Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, 12-month term-limited position with a possibility of renewal based on the availability of funding, the availability of work, and overall successful performance.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei .

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.