Mid-Level Brain Tumor Research Lab Technician (Hybrid)

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a dedicated Research Lab Technician to join the Al-Holou lab within the University of Michigan Medical School. The role centers on general lab management and contributing as a research assistant on brain cancer projects, with emphasis on translational research and experimental workflows.

The candidate should have a BS in Neuroscience or Biology (strongly preferred) or a related field and at least one year of lab experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with 1 year of lab experience.
• BS in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field strongly preferred.
• Experience including cell culture, PCR, protein measurement (ELISA/Western Blot), in vivo experiments, tissue processing and cutting, immunofluorescence.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily lab inspections and maintain storage, waste disposal, and tissue culture areas.
• Coordinate routine maintenance of lab equipment and manage inventory and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with university, state, and federal lab safety regulations and documentation.
• Maintain lab records, training, and safety compliance; prepare for inspections.
• Support data collection, tissue culture, tumor sample handling, and tissue processing for research projects.
• Attend weekly lab meetings and discuss methodologies with the PI and team.

Skills

Lab experience

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Education

BS in Neuroscience or Biology

High School diploma

Tools

Tissue culture techniques

PCR

Immunofluorescence

In vivo methods

Job description

Michigan Medicine seeks a dedicated Research Lab Technician to join the Al-Holou lab within the University of Michigan Medical School. The role centers on general lab management and contributing as a research assistant on brain cancer projects, with emphasis on translational research and experimental workflows.

The candidate should have a BS in Neuroscience or Biology (strongly preferred) or a related field and at least one year of lab experience.