Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Job Summary

Our overarching goal is to study how kidney cells respond to injury and translate our findings into new therapies to help patients suffering from kidney injury. Our lab uses a variety of techniques, including mouse models, cell culture, deep learning, engineered model systems, and molecular biology.

Our current work focuses on identifying factors that make the kidney vulnerable to injury, understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms that drive successful regeneration, and engineering models of functional kidney tissue outside the body. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team of talented young researchers and will have the opportunity to work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) on all aspects of the work. We expect that contributions will merit authorship on the labs publications. The PI is a practicing physician-scientist and is committed to mentoring students and staff to successful careers in medicine and research.

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*

• Conduct in vivo and in vitro experiments, collect and process samples, collect and analyze data, and assist in developing new research methodologies under the PIs supervision
• Assist in management mouse colony, including ear tag placement, genotyping, breeding
• Assist with general lab and equipment maintenance, supplies, inventory, ordering, and organization
• Keep neat, detailed records, experimental procedure logs, mouse colony logs and protocols
• Contribute to preparation and updating of regulatory protocols and revisions (i.e. animal/IRB/IBC protocols, IACUC, EHS, etc)

Required Qualifications*

Intermediate level:

• Bachelors degree
• 1-3 years wet-lab experience.

Associate level:

• Associates degree
• Some wet lab experience.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with cell culture, routine molecular biology techniques, laboratory mice, immunostaining, microscopy, image analysis with ImageJ, and/or basic manipulation of data in R

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

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

Additional Information

Applicant must be willing to work with laboratory mice on a regular basis.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253529

Working Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Job Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Nephrology

Posting Begin/End Date

8/22/2024 - 10/21/2024

Career Interest

Research