Research Laboratory Tech Sr - Term Limited

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

A successful applicant for this position will assist in and carry out research projects on HIV-1 assembly. The applicant will consult primary literature, design and execute experiments, and evaluate and communicate the results. Experimental procedures to be performed include (but are not limited to): biochemical procedures including protein purification, liposome binding assays, and protein-RNA binding assays; immunological procedures including Western blotting, ELISA, and radioimmunoprecipitation; molecular biology procedures including DNA cloning, PCR, and plasmid prep; mammalian cell cultures including HIV-infected primary cell cultures. The individual will participate and present in lab meetings related to the progress of the project(s). Additionally, the individual will carry out ordering, monitoring and maintenance of laboratory safety (including chemical and radioactive material safety), laboratory record keeping, and routine lab maintenance (common reagents and instruments).

Please note: This position is term-limited for 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding.

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.

Responsibilities*

The candidate will work as part of a team participating in basic science/applied bench research using a combination of cellular and molecular biological approaches including HIV-1 research. It is expected that the applicant will have knowledge and skill in:

• Data logs, reagent ordering, general lab maintenance (waste disposal, cleaning), and overall smooth functioning of laboratory.
• Analyzing data using Microsoft office, ImageJ, GraphPad and FlowJo.
• Cell culture techniques (maintaining established cell lines, cell transfection, isolating primary cells from the blood).
• Conducting flow cytometry, western blotting, ELISA.
• Infection experiments with HIV-1.

The applicant would be expected to demonstrate proficiency in these techniques within the first 2 months of hire.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of related research experience.
• Applicant must be hard working, highly motivated, well organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Applicant must have effective judgment and problem-solving skills, an ability to work as a team member with a wide variety of co-workers, efficient multi-tasking skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

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 .

Additional Information

This is a 1-year initial term appointment. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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

253260

Working Title

Research Laboratory Tech Sr - Term Limited

Job Title

Research Laboratory Tech Sr

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 Microbiology and Immunology

Posting Begin/End Date

8/16/2024 - 8/23/2024

Career Interest

Research