Research Laboratory Technician Sr./Inter./Assoc.

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Summary

The Dr. Sonya Wolf-Fortune Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Research Laboratory Technician. As the selected candidate you will work under the direct supervision of and receive training directly from Dr. Wolf-Fortune on projects investigating the molecular mechanisms linking chronic skin inflammatory conditions and metabolic dysfunction developmentusing a combination of in vitro and in vivo techniques.

The laboratory will open in July 2024; a 2-year commitment from the selected candidate to help establish the lab is preferred.

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*

Typical duties performed are:

• Assist with laboratory management and maintenance including ordering, restocking reagents for the laboratory, completing lab documentation for safety inspections
• Maintenance and genotyping of mouse colonies
• Perform experiments in cultured structural and immune cells to interrogate regulation of intracellular signaling pathways. 
• Molecular and histological analysis of mouse tissues, including genomic DNA PCR, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qPCR, protein localization or quantification by immunofluorescence analysis, Western or ELISA assay, and ChIP
• May assist in the training of new members of the team, including graduate and undergraduate students, on laboratory protocols and operations, and experimental procedures as well as provide assistance on experimentation

Required Qualifications*

Associate level:

• Associate's degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related field
• Exposure to a research laboratory setting

Intermediate level:

• Associate's degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related field
• A minimum of 1 year of wet lab research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Senior level:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or a related field
• A minimum of 1 year of wet lab research experience

All levels:

• Willingness to work with laboratory mice 
• Ability to document and communicate in a clear and timely manner 
• Exceptional organizational skills and great attention to detail
• Enthusiastic about research and highly motivated to learn new technical skills, conduct research, and work as a team with other laboratory staff

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Hands-on experience in cell culture and working with mouse models
• Specific work experience in molecular, histological, and cell biology techniques

Underfill Statement

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

Additional Information

NOTE:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.