Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Job Summary

The Killian-Abraham Labs in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Michigan Medicine are seeking a Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate to join our team. The faculty and staff of our department are dedicated to providing outstanding, state-of-the-art, evidence-based care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The departments service excellence philosophy is founded on the goals of exceeding expectations and having every interaction leave a lasting positive impression.

Responsibilities*

The employee will join a team investigating tendon and muscle growth and healing.

• The candidate will play a role in animal husbandry; assist with the design, approval, and revisions for studies involving human and animal research; and conduct experiments in association with graduate and undergraduate students focused on mechanical loading during musculoskeletal growth in mouse models and in vitro systems.
• The individual will be expected to participate in basic science studies, including tissue harvests, mouse handling and anesthesia/analgesia, mouse husbandry, biomechanical testing, histology, cell culture, gene expression, protein analyses, and documentation. They will assist in report writing, protocol development and implementation, and will be responsible for completing lab documentation.
• They will also provide assistance in developing and designing research projects and suggest options for improvement. This person may also assist and supervise students and others in instrument operation and assist in preparation of research papers, manuscripts, and progress reports.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor of science in biomedical engineering, biology, molecular biology, or related field.
• 1-3 years experience required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student experience
• Basic understanding and willingness to follow IRB and/or animal study protocols.
• Good interpersonal, team-work, organizational, and communication skills are required.

Desired Qualifications*

1-2 years of laboratory experience. Prior experience in orthopaedic research is desirable.

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 .

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

253689

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 Orthopaedic Surgery

Posting Begin/End Date

8/28/2024 - 9/08/2024

Career Interest

Research