Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Assoc

How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated, full-time Research Laboratory Technician Associate or Intermediate in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. The Allen laboratory investigates fundamental mechanisms of Hedgehog signaling during embryonic and postnatal development, as well as adult tissue homeostasis, renewal and repair. We also seek to understand the contributions of aberrant Hedgehog signaling to birth defects and developmental diseases, as well as pediatric and adult cancers. The successful candidate will play essential roles in managing portions of the laboratory mouse colony (animal husbandry), support daily lab operations and perform scientific procedures under the guidance of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory personnel.

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*

• Oversee a portion of the laboratory mouse colony, including handling, breeding and genotyping various mouse lines.
• Conduct routine lab tasks, such as stocking reagents, preparing chemical solutions, ordering lab supplies, maintaining laboratory equipment, and record keeping.
• Perform mouse tissue/organ dissections and processing for further analysis.
• Establish and maintain mammalian cell cultures, including passaging, freezing and validation of various cell lines.
• Prepare and present scientific data.
• Participate in lab meetings and journal club discussions.

Required Qualifications*

Research Lab Tech Associate:

• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree is required.
• 0-1 years experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that will contribute to a collegial and collaborative working environment.
• Available to work occasionally on weekends.

Research Lab Tech Intermediate:

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related discipline.
• 1-3 years experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills that will contribute to a collegial and collaborative working environment.
• Available to work occasionally on weekends.

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior laboratory research experience in a biomedically-relevant field.
• Prior experience with mouse animal husbandry.
• Proficiency in various scientific techniques, including PCR, western blotting, cell culture, mouse tissue dissection and processing, cryo-sectioning, immunostaining, in situ hybridization and microscopy.

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.

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

253817

Working Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Assoc

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 Cell & Developmntl Biology

Posting Begin/End Date

8/28/2024 - 10/27/2024

Career Interest

Research