Micro-CT Core Lab Technician — Imaging & Training Lead

University of Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Technician to manage the CT Core Lab in the Biodiversity Imaging Facility. You will operate a Nikon XT H 225 ST micro-CT scanner, handle fluid and dry specimens, train users, coordinate the scanning schedule, and provide quotes and final bills for core services.

You will work with students, staff, and faculty across diverse backgrounds, supporting digital morphology research and data sharing within the Department of Ecology and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher and experience with museum specimens, operating a micro-CT scanner, CT data management, and 3D visualizations or analysis of comparative anatomy and morphology.

Responsibilities

• Operate the micro-CT scanner (65%): calibration/startup, maintenance liaison, scan acquisition IT needs, prepare specimens, manage CT data repositories.
• Manage CT Core lab usage, scheduling, quotes, billing, and user engagement (15%).
• Train and coordinate new users (15%): onboarding, training sessions, and development of training materials.

Skills

Micro-CT operation

Museum specimens

CT data management

3D visualization/analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Nikon XT H 225 ST

iLab scheduling

Job description

University of Michigan seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Technician to manage the CT Core Lab in the Biodiversity Imaging Facility. You will operate a Nikon XT H 225 ST micro-CT scanner, handle fluid and dry specimens, train users, coordinate the scanning schedule, and provide quotes and final bills for core services.

You will work with students, staff, and faculty across diverse backgrounds, supporting digital morphology research and data sharing within the Department of Ecology and