• Research Laboratory Tech Assoc. - Term Limited

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Laboratory Tech 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

    The Guo lab is seeking a technician to work with a group of scientists focusing on aging and regeneration in two emerging model systems, the freshwater planarian and the leopard gecko. We would like to recruit motivated individuals to fill this position and want to promote science as well as the candidate's career in the biomedical fields. This is a great training opportunity in modern molecular and cellular biology, next generation sequencing and microscopic imaging. For more details of the research, check out https://guolabagingreg.com/

     

    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.

    Responsibilities*

    + Work with Dr. Guo to setup an automated planarian culturing system.

    + Prepare planarian culture medium in an automated setup.

    + Weekly feeding of animals on the automated system.

    + Daily monitoring of animals on the automated system.

    + Assistance in experiments in molecular biology.

    Required Qualifications*

    + B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant biological science, for example, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, or Chemistry

    + 0-1 year experience required

    + Willing to handle planarians and multi-task to complete assignments in a timely manner

    + Ability to work in a team project environment

    + Motivation, organization skills, and communication skills.

    Desired Qualifications*

    + Evidence of lab experiences with basic molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction or molecular cloning.

    + Experiences with tissue sectioning and staining, such as H&E, immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence

     

    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 is a term limited position of one year with the option for renewal if funding is available. 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

     

    272465

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Laboratory Tech Assoc. - Term Limited

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

     

    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 Molec & Integratv Physiolog

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    1/05/2026 - 1/12/2026

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research