• Research Lab Specialist Senior

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Lab Specialist Senior

    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.

     

    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*

    We have an immediate opening for talented and motivated research specialist to carry out an interdisciplinary and translational project on developing and studying novel small molecule inhibitors as targeted therapies in cancer. The candidate is required to have a strong background in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, pharmacology/drug discovery or a related field. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in various cell biology and molecular biology techniques including cell culture and assays (cell proliferation assay, cell preparation for FACS, cell stable and transient transfection), PCR, qRT-PCR, immunoblotting, co-Immunoprecipitation, ChiP and sequencing technologies, flow cytometry. The research will be focused on validation of novel therapeutic targets in cancer as well as evaluation the activity and the mechanism of action of novel small molecule inhibitors targeting important pathways in cancer. In our studies we are using human tissue and patients samples and thus candidate will gain exposure and knowledge of the translational aspects of the research projects. The research specialist is expected to publish first-author high quality papers, attending conferences, help supervise graduate students and rotation students.

    Required Qualifications*

    Minimum of a bachelor's degree in biology or related field. Five to six years related experience.

     

    Evidence of scholarly ability, record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, including first author publications. This position requires experience in cell and molecular biology techniques. The candidate is expected to conduct independent scientific investigations, to be a team player and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

    Desired Qualifications*

    Master's degree or specific professional/Doctorate degree preferred in biology or related field.

     

    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

     

    PLEASE NOTE: Applications for this position should consist of a single PDF file that includes a Cover Letter, CV and contact information for 3 references.

     

    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

     

    272128

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Lab Specialist Senior

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Lab Specialist Senior

     

    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 Pathology Department

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    12/18/2025 - 12/25/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research