Research Laboratory Tech Assoc. & Interm.

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. Please description your interests and long term goals.

Summary

The Michele lab focuses on the molecular mechanisms of human muscular dystrophies and associated cardiomyopathies using primarily mouse models (see

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*

• Performing experiments using primary cell cultures of cardiac muscle cells
• Performing fluorescence microscopy on live and fixed specimens.
• Managing and genotyping mouse colonies and other lab management duties.
• Summarizing data and performing statistical analysis.

Required Qualifications*

Associate Level

• B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant biological science, for example, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Life Science or related disciplines.
• Must have excellent record-keeping skills and a good sense of logistics.
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a team project environment and strong intrapersonal skills.

Intermediate Level

• B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant biological science, for example, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Life Science or related disciplines.
• 1-3 years of experience with wet laboratory experience and/or imaging data analysis and software.
• Must have excellent record-keeping skills and experience with large databases
• Strong work ethic, ability to work in a team project environment and strong intrapersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications*

Associate Level

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting as an undergraduate student.
• Interest in pursuing a career in research will be considered as a plus.

Intermediate Level

• All the above plus, Experience with laboratory animal handling.

Work Schedule

M-F days with some nights and weekends

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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