RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)

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Summary

The Killian-Abraham Labs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Michigan Medicine are seeking a Research Assistant to join our team. The faculty and staff of our department are dedicated to providing outstanding, state-of-the-art, evidence-based care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The departments service excellence philosophy is founded on the goals of exceeding expectations and having every interaction leave a lasting positive impression.

Responsibilities*

The employee will join a team investigating tendon and muscle growth and healing. 

• The candidate will play a role in animal husbandry; assist with the design, approval, and revisions for studies involving human and animal research; and conduct experiments in association with graduate and undergraduate students focused on mechanical loading during musculoskeletal growth in mouse models and in vitro systems. 
• The individual will be expected to participate in basic science studies, including tissue harvests, mouse handling and anesthesia/analgesia, mouse husbandry, biomechanical testing, histology, cell culture, gene expression, protein analyses, and documentation. 
• They will assist in report writing, protocol development and implementation, and will be responsible for completing lab documentation. They will also provide assistance in developing and designing research projects and suggest options for improvement. 
• This person may also assist and supervise students and others in instrument operation and assist in preparation of research papers, manuscripts, and progress reports

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma.
• 1-2 years of basic or clinical research experience.
• Basic understanding and willingness to follow IRB and/or animal study protocols.
• Good interpersonal, team-work, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior experience in orthopaedic research.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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