Research Lab Tech Intermediate

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Summary

A laboratory research technician position is available in the translational research laboratory of Dr. Shilpa Kodati in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Kodati is a uveitis specialist and vitreoretinal surgeon. Our laboratory group studies autoimmune-mediated and infectious diseases of the eye including uveitis, as well as investigating the role of the gut microbiota in the development of uveitis. The goal of our work is to better understand the molecular pathways underpinning uveitis in order to facilitate more targeted therapies. Our group utilizes clinical samples and performs techniques such as single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing, proteomics, flow cytometry and in vitro immunological assays. 

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*

We are seeking a commitment from a motivated individual who enjoys collaborative translational science and desires to contribute to research in a team-based environment.
This position involves processing clinical samples, maintaining our biorepository of samples, submitting samples for single cell sequencing, performing techniques such as flow cytometry, cell cultures and in vitro immunological assays.

Specific duties include the following:

• Work collaboratively with other members of the group including our patient recruitment coordinator and mentor junior members such as students.
• Train new laboratory personnel, students, and collaborators. 
• Maintain our internal biorepository of samples.
• Oversee laboratory practices such as standardization of protocols, ordering of supplies, scientific and administrative record-keeping.
• Comply with all regulatory, safety and infection control standards. 
• Take leadership in maintenance of laboratory protocol and regulatory protocol compliance and development per university standards.
• Processing of specimens and submission of samples to core facilities.
• Performing immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, cell cultures, in vitro immunological assays.
• Collaborate with colleagues on data analysis. 
• Assist with manuscript preparation including preparing figures. 

Required Qualifications*

• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree
• 1-3 years experience required.
• Highly motivated responsible individual with excellent communication and organizational skills.
  

Desired Qualifications*

• An interest in translational and vision research. 
• Experience in immunological techniques such as flow cytometry, cell cultures, and in vitro immunological assays.
• BA or BS in recognized field of science related to the position supplemented with relevant laboratory experience.  

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response .

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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