• Research Laboratory Specialist Associate

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Laboratory Specialist Associate

     

    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*

    + Plan experiments, prepare samples, analyze them, and interpret the results.

    + Present findings at group meetings and Pharmacology events.

    + Maintain transgenic mouse colony.

    + Genotype and identify transgenic mice using PCR-based screens.

    + Develop new genotyping methods.

    + Prepare resources and reagents that are critical to the success of others experiments.

    + Oversee lab archives, including the antibody and plasmid inventories.

    + Maintain lab supply inventory.

    + Train and mentor junior scientists on how to perform experiments. Ensure that experiments are conducted safely.

    + Act as a liaison with EHS and others to schedule and complete annual inspections.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.

    + 1+ years of wet bench research experience.

    + Experience working with and maintaining a transgenic mouse colony.

    + Proficiency in isolating, culturing and purifying mouse T cells; purifying DNA; immunoblotting; and mouse dissection.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Master's degree in Pharmacology, Biochemistry or related discipline.

     

    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

     

    266768

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Laboratory Specialist Associate

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Lab Specialist Assoc

     

    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 Pharmacology Department

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    7/31/2025 - 8/07/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research