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Research Lab Specialist Inter

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

The Biomedical Research Core Facilities Advanced Genomics Core is looking for a skilled research staff member to join us full time as a Research Laboratory Specialist. The incumbent will assist in developing, deploying and executing protocols to improve spatial transcriptomics operations in the Advanced Genomics Core.

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*

Perform spatialomics experiments using animal and human tissue on the 10x Genomics Visium and Xenium platforms, expanding to additional related platforms in the future. Responsibilities include sectioning, staining, and imaging frozen or fixed tissue, antibody optimization, assay processing, and instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.

Under direction of Single Cell and Spatial lab manager, optimize existing protocols to improve data quality, identify platform weaknesses and potential problems, and troubleshoot solutions for existing spatialomics workflows within the Advanced Genomics Core. Research and evaluate new spatial technologies, provide recommendations to core leadership regarding adopting new platforms, onboard new ancillary equipment, and assist in establishing novel workflows when implementing new spatialomics assays.

Work with the Single Cell and Spatial Project Manager and spatialomics customers to plan and execute experiments. Assist in educating users regarding technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes. Document client requests, communicate sample quality, assay parameters, and sample performance.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred, in biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, or related biomedical field and 4 to 5 years of research experience with histology, cell or tissue microscopy, fluorescent and stained section imaging, plus basic molecular biology skills. A successful candidate must be able to analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Proficiency and comfort with computer-based operation is a requirement of the position, including typical office software (MSWord, MS Excel). Must be meticulous both at the lab bench and with recordkeeping skills. The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a diverse environment while under pressure to produce results in a timely manner is a must.

Desired Qualifications*

Prior experience in a paid position working with single cell and spatial transcriptomics.

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) .

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

266819

Working Title

Research Lab Specialist Inter

Job Title

Research Lab Specialist Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM BRCF Advanced Genomics Core

Posting Begin/End Date

7/30/2025 - 8/13/2025

Career Interest

Research