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Research Lab Tech Inter/Assoc (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

Our overarching goal is to study how kidney cells respond to injury and translate our findings into new therapies to help patients suffering from kidney injury. Our lab uses a variety of techniques, including mouse models, cell culture, deep learning, engineered model systems, and molecular biology. Our current work focuses on identifying factors that make the kidney vulnerable to injury, understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms that drive successful regeneration.

The primary focus of this position will be to manage our animal colony and assist with animal models of kidney injury. The successful applicant will join an enthusiastic team of talented young researchers and will have the opportunity to work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) on all aspects of the work. We expect that contributions will merit authorship on the lab?s publications. The PI is a practicing physician-scientist and is committed to mentoring students and staff to successful careers in medicine and research.

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*

+ Management of our mouse colony will include ear tag placement, genotyping, monitoring and adjusting breeding cages, and maintaining our detailed inventory of mice.

+ Assist with animal models of kidney injury including preparing equipment for surgery, maintaining inventory of surgical supplies, preparing animals for surgery, assisting with surgery, administering post-operative medications, performing post-operative monitoring.

+ Collecting animal tissues for analysis including euthanasia, blood collection, processing samples for histology, storing samples for later molecular analysis.

+ Performing minor procedures on mice including administration of medications and surgical staple removal.

+ Preparing and organizing tissue samples and slides for analysis.

+ With PI, contribute to preparation and updating of animal regulatory protocols and revisions (IACUC)

+ Depending on interest, there will be opportunities to learn other wet lab techniques including immunostaining, image analysis, cell culture, western blotting, quantitative PCR, and others.

+ Applicant must be willing and able to work with laboratory mice daily.

Required Qualifications*

Both:

+ Bachelors degree and some wet-lab experience.

Associate:

+ 0-1 year experience required.

Intermediate:

+ 1-3 years experience required.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience working with laboratory mice.

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) .

Additional Information

This position is term-limited with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding. 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

267220

Working Title

Research Lab Tech Inter/Assoc (term-limited)

Job Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate

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 Int Med-Nephrology

Posting Begin/End Date

8/08/2025 - 10/07/2025

Career Interest

Research