Responsibilities*
- Conduct experimental laboratory research and technical support for a research laboratory.
- Responsible for contributing to studies utilizing technical skills in aseptic techniques for tissue culture, maintaining cell culture equipment, and carrying out cell culture experiments.
- Molecular biology skill on PCR and qPCR for animal genotyping. Mouse handling, behavioral tests, anesthesia, and dissection procedures.
- Physiological assessments in mice such as measuring sciatic nerve conduction velocity, performing rodent euthanasia, and conducting tissue fixation, sectioning, and immunostaining procedures.
- Evaluate experimental procedures and assist in validating experimental test data, analyze and prepare data for presentation, and present findings at laboratory meetings.
Required Qualifications*
- Technical AA degree or equivalent with a background in laboratory sciences.
- Experience with PC software, including GraphPad Prism, Image J, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.
- Possess strong communication skills for effective collaboration with team members.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols precisely.
- Exhibit excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently.
- Maintains extensive and accurate records.
Desired Qualifications*
- Handling small animals, rodent anesthesia and dissection; mice colony administration, and genotyping
- Behavioral testing assessments of rodents
- Confocal microscopy imaging
- Tissue culture
- Data recording and analysis
- Cryosectioning and immunostaining
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.
