Autoimmune Exocrine Research Lab Specialist (Hybrid)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Research Lab Specialist to join the team focused on Sjogren's disease and exocrine gland research. The role includes managing lab operations, coordinating safety, and maintaining mouse colonies, while supporting projects with cell lines, mouse models, and human samples.

The position emphasizes independent project work with some supervision and opportunities to contribute to scholarly work and grant-funded studies in a leading academic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological sciences or health-related field.
• 5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Expertise in common assays like immunofluorescence, ELISA, western blots.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in biomedical, clinical, or translational research.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lab activities including protocol maintenance, biosafety, environment, H&S compliance, ordering lab supplies and equipment, and maintaining the mouse colony.
• Identifies research problems and develops complex research methodologies and procedures.
• Collects and analyzes complex research data, conducts experiments and interviews, and documents results according to established policies and procedures under general supervision.
• Attends and assists with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and dissemination of research information.
• Writes or assists in developing grant applications and proposals to secure research funding.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit as needed.
• Serves as a unit subject matter expert and liaison to internal and external stakeholders providing advanced level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and maintaining research data.
• Support laboratory, clinical, computational, or administrative research activities related to Sjogren's disease studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and summarize scientific publications.
• Assist with sample processing, data entry, quality control procedures, and record keeping.
• Prepare research materials, reports, presentations, and study documentation.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, educational activities, and research discussions.
• Learn and apply research methods, laboratory procedures, and data management practices.
• Perform other research support activities as assigned.

Skills

Lab experience

Immunofluorescence

ELISA

Western blot

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or health-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data management software

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking a Research Lab Specialist to join the team focused on Sjogren's disease and exocrine gland research. The role includes managing lab operations, coordinating safety, and maintaining mouse colonies, while supporting projects with cell lines, mouse models, and human samples.

The position emphasizes independent project work with some supervision and opportunities to contribute to scholarly work and grant-funded studies in a leading academic health system.