• Research Technician Senior

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Technician Senior

     

    How to Apply

     

    Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter explaining their experience and motivation for the role and provide 2-3 references. A cover letter is required for consideration for the position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.

    Job Summary

    The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health is seeking a Research Technician Senior for the Manz Lab. This position, focused on the environmental transformation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is a one-year term appointment with potential renewal based on funding.

    Responsibilities*

    The technician will:

    -Specialize in laboratory research methods and operate advanced equipment, such as liquid chromatography high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) and Combustion Ion Chromatography (CIC), as well as perform solid phase extraction and other relevant techniques.

     

    -Evaluate PFAS transformation experiment results, troubleshooting and managing instrument repairs, and training lab members in research techniques.

     

    -Conduct electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (EPR) experiments, which requires work in a user facility.

     

    This position offers comprehensive training in experimental procedures, instrument operation, data analysis, and method optimization.

    Required Qualifications*

    A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Chemistry or Environmental Health Science, with 1-2 years of relevant laboratory experience.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    U-M EEO Statement

     

    The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    263035

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Technician Senior

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Technician Senior

     

    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

     

    School Pub Health

     

    Department

     

    Environmental Health Sciences

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    5/01/2025 - 5/15/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $38,901.00 - $48,054.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research