Research Lab Tech Intermediate

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Are you excited to perform cutting-edge biomedical research focused on how cells sense and respond to environmental cues, the dysregulation of which contributes to diabetes, cancer, and inflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases? The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor) seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Laboratory Tech Associate or Intermediate. The desired candidate would be responsible for the management of a specialized cell biology laboratory under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. This individual will also be expected to perform experiments focused on project goals.

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*

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing a research laboratory, conducting and troubleshooting experiments, recording and analyzing data, and organizing data for publication The candidate will train new users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques and supervise junior scientists, co-author manuscripts, and participate in weekly lab meetings and journal clubs. The applicant must be able to learn and develop new knowledge and skills to establish new experimental protocols and research directions; importantly, he/she must be able to contribute to the timely completion of project goals. 

The desired candidate will be responsible for ordering and organizing lab supplies and reagents, preparing common lab reagents and solutions, managing the cleaning and sterilization of glassware, disposing of hazardous waste, and managing a small mouse colony including but not limited to breeding cage organization, genotyping, and euthanasia. The applicant will also perform various cell biological, biochemical, and molecular methods including mammalian cell culture, plasmid transfection, immunoprecipitation, immunoblotting, microscopy, and DNA work (e.g., DNA preps; PCR, subcloning; mutagenesis). A two-year minimum commitment is desired; a longer commitment is strongly preferred.

Required Qualifications*

Research Lab Tech Associate: Applicants should have a B.S., A.B., or M.S. degree in cell biology/biochemistry or related biological discipline and  0-1 years of experience.

Research Lab Tech Intermediate: Applicants should have a B.S., A.B., or M.S. degree in cell biology/biochemistry or related biological discipline and 1-3 years experience.

The applicant should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as organizational and time management skills. The applicant must be able to work independently and as part of a team. A two-year minimum commitment is preferred.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.