Research Lab Specialist Senior

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Summary

The Rajapakse Lab in the Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics is seeking a Research Associate with cell and molecular biology experience, with a preference given to candidates with experience in cell culture or cell reprogramming protocols and molecular protocols for next generation sequencing.

The candidate will be a team member working on research projects related to cell reprogramming and developing new protocols and technologies that complement lab projects. The position will heavily focus on molecular genetic techniques, including cell transfection/transduction, PCR, gel electrophoresis, cloning, and DNA and RNA isolation and preparation for next generation sequencing, and cell-based assays to assess attributes including cell organization and function, gene and protein expression, cell signaling, and cell differentiation.

The candidate should have strong written and oral communication skills, efficiently perform and document all procedures, protocols, methods, SOPs, materials and results in compliance with applicable regulatory standards in a CGMP compliant manner, have the ability to work under deadlines with general guidance, and contribute to manuscripts, grants and presentations.

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*

Specific duties may include:

• Assist in the design of molecular or cellular laboratory experiments, their execution, and the interpretation of results.
• Coordinate molecular or cellular research activities with scientists specializing in other fields.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance or complement current research.
• Develop guidelines for procedures such as the management of viruses.
• Verify that financial, physical, and human resources assigned to research or development projects are used as planned.

Required Qualifications*

Masters or PhD in biology, genetics or a related field and significant (5+ years) laboratory research experience is required. Experience with DNA/RNA protocols, cloning, immunostaining, flow cytometry/sorting is preferred.

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.