Lab Supervisor, Robotics & Phenotyping

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Two-for-one retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

Job summary

The Jensen Lab at the University of Michigan is seeking a Research Lab Specialist to oversee robotic phenotyping instruments, coordinating multiple robots and staff, and maintaining equipment, reagents, and bacterial cell cultures. You will work with researchers to execute their designed experiments onsite.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry or Bioengineering and hands-on experience with liquid handling robots and robotic incubators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry or Bioengineering.
• Experience with liquid handling robots, robotic incubators, and bacterial cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Set up, execute, and analyze high-throughput growth experiments.
• Inventory, prepare, and track laboratory reagents.
• Operate, calibrate, and monitor laboratory robots.
• Develop and troubleshoot protocols for microbial growth assays.
• Help train and supervise other laboratory technicians.
• Work with scientists, engineers, and technicians to analyze, summarize, and present results.
• Participate in quality improvement campaigns.
• Communicate with lab members and external collaborators.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry or Bioengineering

Tools

ARI

Hamilton

Formulatrix

BioTek/Agilent robots

Job description

The Jensen Lab at the University of Michigan is seeking a Research Lab Specialist to oversee robotic phenotyping instruments, coordinating multiple robots and staff, and maintaining equipment, reagents, and bacterial cell cultures. You will work with researchers to execute their designed experiments onsite.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry or Bioengineering and hands-on experience with liquid handling robots and robotic incubators.