Mouse Metabolic Research Technician

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine, in the Singer Lab of Pediatric Endocrinology, seeks a Research Laboratory Technician to support obesity and metabolic disease studies. The role involves mouse colony management, molecular assays, and data analysis under PI supervision.

The position requires hands-on lab work, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Training provided; occasional flexible scheduling may be needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or associate degree with 1–3 years of mouse experience.
• Molecular and cellular lab techniques including tissue processing, DNA/RNA isolation, microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Manage mouse colony activities: breeding, weaning, identification, genotyping, weighing, diet changes, and record keeping.
• Perform approved mouse procedures including glucose and insulin tolerance tests, tissue collection, and euthanasia.
• Conduct DNA/RNA isolation, PCR/qPCR, ELISA, and assist flow cytometry staining, microscopy, and cell culture.
• Analyze data from metabolic tests and dietary studies using established methods.
• Maintain complete experimental records, protocols and sample inventories; assist with graphing and statistics.
• Prepare reagents, maintain clean workspaces, and assist with autoclaving and inventory.
• Communicate progress and contribute figures for manuscripts and grants; support collaborative studies.
• Coordinate scheduling with Lab Manager and project leads; train students as needed.

Skills

Mouse handling

Laboratory techniques

Record keeping

Independent work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree in basic sciences

Tools

PCR/qPCR

ELISA

Flow cytometry staining

Microscopy

DNA/RNA isolation

Cell culture

Job description

Michigan Medicine, in the Singer Lab of Pediatric Endocrinology, seeks a Research Laboratory Technician to support obesity and metabolic disease studies. The role involves mouse colony management, molecular assays, and data analysis under PI supervision.

The position requires hands-on lab work, accurate record-keeping, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Training provided; occasional flexible scheduling may be needed.