• Research Area Specialist Inter/Assoc

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Area Specialist Inter/Assoc

    Job Summary

    The Department of Emergency Medicine is searching for a highly motivated Research Specialist to join the VanEpps Lab. Our research focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of life threatening infection with special emphasis on medical device infections. Our work is highly team oriented and involves collaborations with laboratories in the Medical School, Dental School, Pharmacology, and College of Engineering. Our work includes in vitro, in vivo small and large animal, and clinical research. Projects in the laboratory involve biosafety level 2 work with bacterial pathogens, molecular biology, microscopy, handling of small and large laboratory animals, and human specimens. The applicant will work closely with the PI and other research staff in an established laboratory at NCRC as well as the University Hospital for data collection.

    Responsibilities*

    Laboratory experiments will include the following techniques: Maintaining and documenting lab safety, general lab maintenance, working with lab animals including survival surgery and necropsy, autoclaving, preparation of stock solutions and sterile instruments, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, running molecular assays (PCR, microscopy, etc), and collecting data from animals and human patients. Maintain custom, sensitive laboratory equipment. Participation in lab meetings, data presentation, and manuscript prepartion are expected. Must work effectively in a team setting where there are dynamic changes in project level responsibilities, be able to communicate well, and keep clear records in both paper and electronic forms. Specific skills that are necessary also include ability to input and analyze data using common software programs. Other duties as assigned.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree

    + Excellent data management and analytic skills.

     

    Intermediate: Minimum 4 years working in biology or biomedical engineering research that includes animal studies involving survival surgery.

     

    Associate: Minimum 1 year working in biology or biomedical engineering research that includes animal studies involving survival surgery.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Master's degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, engineering or related scientific degree.

    + Minimum 3 years of experience in a research laboratory with ongoing animal research that includes survival surgery.

    + Previous experience with mammalian cell culture, bacterial culture, RNA isolation, PCR, lab animals, patient data collection, and microscopy.

    + The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, data management, analytical, time management skills, and strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise.

    + Experience submitting and maintaining IACUC protocols and working with controlled substances.

     

    Work Schedule

     

    Generally, full-time onsite at NCRC Monday thru Friday. However, there is flexible scheduling with potential for evening and weekend work based on the type of study to be performed.

     

    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) .

     

    Underfill Statement

     

    This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

     

    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

     

    268480

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Area Specialist Inter/Assoc

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Area 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 Emergency Medicine Research

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/29/2025 - 10/13/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research