Biomarker Lab Research Coordinator

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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.

Who We Are

At the Michigan Kidney Translational Research Center (MiKTMC), we're making waves on the international stage with our groundbreaking kidney disease research. Our team hails from five continents and brings expertise from a diversity of disciplines.  Together, we are united in our relentless and unwavering mission to create innovative therapies that enhance the well-being of our patients.

We collaborate with an extensive network of researchers and consortia across the globe every continent except Antarctica.  Come be a part of our dynamic team and join us in our mission to make an impactful difference! (For more information, see https://www.miktmc.org/).

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*

Manage Biomarker Laboratory Research Projects:

• Coordinate daily operation of the Biomarker Wet Labs work-load planning for the broader team and regularly report updates on project status & progress, alongside Senior Research Scientist.
• Communicate with internal & external collaborators regarding global research studies - scheduling & attending meetings, recording meeting minutes, and reporting out to the Senior Research Scientist.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and inventory of materials, analyze data for publication, and participate in manuscript preparation.

Independence in Research:

• Carry out individual bench research with a high degree of short-term and intermediate-term independence.
• Adapt methodologies to specific experiment requirements based on results, develop new techniques based on independent literature search and analysis.
• Conduct independent analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data generated.

Collaborative Research Planning and Documentation:

• Work closely with the Senior Scientist and Research Lab Specialist Assoc for intermediate and long-term research project planning.
• Assist in writing specific sections of manuscripts and grants as appropriate.
• Conduct detailed data analysis and interpretation to guide research methodology.
• Coordinate comprehensive data collection and screening processes.

Laboratory Management and Compliance:

• Work in close collaboration with the Organoid Laboratory Manager.
• Lead the team in performing sample tracking and QC/QA procedures.
• Ensure the management and maintenance of regulatory, financial, and logistic aspects of laboratory functioning.
• Ensure compliance with OSEH, IACUC, IRB, Radiation Safety regulations.
• Oversee regent ordering, lab maintenance, and overall smooth functioning of the laboratory.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree is required. 5-6 years of experience in a related field.
• Research leadership is a plus.
• Capability to independently organize, prioritize, and distribute individual and teamwork.
• Resourcefulness to independently devise and execute short to mid-term modifications to experimental plans, along with capacity to utilize scientific literature independently to achieve short to intermediate research project objectives.
• Meticulous organizational skills to facilitate the management of several, concurrent projects.
• Solid understanding of foundational bench molecular and cellular biology methodologies

Desired Qualifications*

• Masters degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related field preferred.  
• Bioengineering experience, especially as it relates to with 3D cell culture systems, advanced cell microscopy techniques including confocal microscopy and digital analysis desirable. 
• Experience in project management & the operation of a large, specialized laboratory.
• Experience with molecular analysis of renal disease (IHC, IF, molecular cloning, cell culture)
• Experience in statistical analysis 
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, GraphPad Prism, Asana (or another project management program)
• Experience in molecular assays such as ELISA, IHC, Western Blot, PCR, qPCR, & cell culture
• Experience handling material from human subjects

Preferred Attributes

• Teamwork: you have a team-oriented experience and approach and can foster professional relationships.
• Commitment to excellence: you perform duties at the highest level possible consistently.
• Excellent communicator: you can interact with a diversity of people and cultures in a confident, professional manner.
• Confidentiality: You demonstrate the ability and temperament to work with sensitive information.
• Insightful: You think outside of the box to keep tasks and critical items moving forward.
• Emotional intelligence: You are mindful to recognize your own emotions and can keep calm and productive under stress.   
• Innovative ideas: You stay curious and are open to bringing innovative suggestions forward that will impact the team, partners, and organization positively.
• Anticipation: The ability to look ahead to see details others don?t typically see, and then developing solutions.
• Curiosity: Willing to pertinent questions and discover new solutions to old problems.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position with weekends sometimes required for certain experiments.  

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.