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

The Jensen Lab at UofM develops self-driving robotic labs that design, execute, and analyze high-throughput microbiology experiments. Our team seeks an automation engineer to maintain and operate our fleet of laboratory robots.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

• Plan and execute high-throughput phenotypic assays using multiple liquid handling robots, plate handlers, and plate readers.
• Maintain, calibrate, and operate laboratory robots.
• Track reagents, experiments, and data files to ensure efficiency and reproducibility.
• Work with laboratory personnel to operate an AI-driven experiment planner and scheduler.
• Develop and apply QA/QC techniques to both robots and assays.
• Present results to teammates.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, microbiology, or a related field. Experience with bacterial cell culture, statistical design of experiments (DOE), and quality engineering.

Desired Qualifications*

Master's degree and experience with high-throughput growth assays, liquid handling robots, and genetic manipulation of bacterial pathogens. Knowledge of artificial intelligence techniques is highly desirable. 

Work Schedule

The Michigan Engineering Office of Biomedical Engineering operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a ON-SITE position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus 5 days per week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/

Additional Information

**Note:  This is a one year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and funding.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.