Research Laboratory Tech Sr

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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

Assist with research activities for faculty investigators who are studying the role of microbial communities in host health. With guidance from senior faculty and research personnel, the research laboratory technician will handle laboratory tasks related to Clostridiodes difficile research. The technician will work collaboratively with other team members as well as independently to fulfill the goals of the project.

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*

Process clinical samples in a high throughput fashion (coordinate with clinical laboratories, perform anaerobic culture for C. difficile, DNA isolation and prepare for long-term storage)

Performance of various high-throughput assays on samples (ELISA, Luminex, xCELLigence)

High throughput PCR using a variety of in-house assays and robotics instruments

Preparation of media and stock solutions

Update and maintain project records and databases utilizing software such as Lab Archives, Redcap, and Freezerworks

Attendance at team meetings

Provide support with maintaining and monitoring mouse colonies

Assist in BSL2 mouse experiments, including working with various BSL2 organisms.  Assist in mouse tissue collection.

Perform mammalian cell culture maintenance

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 1-3 years of experience is required. Demonstrated multi-tasking skills and ability to organize workload are essential. Strong interpersonal and both written and oral communication skills are critical. Past experience with molecular biology, microbiology, and rodent animal handling are required.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with computerized records and databases desirable. Candidate should possess a willingness to learn and develop additional skills.  Previous experience with mammalian tissue culture and anaerobic microbiology is a plus.

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.