Research Assistant II (TEMP)

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan, is seeking a Research Assistant II Temp in the Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics to assist with wet lab bench work and project startup documentation for cell reprogramming technologies.

The role is fast-paced and milestone-driven within a collaborative lab setting, emphasizing communication across teams. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in a biology-related field and may hold a Master's in data science or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology-related field is required.
• Master's degree in data science or a related field is preferred, with 1+ years of experience in digital records or similar data management.

Responsibilities

• Careful documentation of experiment details and metadata.
• Writing lab reports based on documentation.
• Reading and summarizing scientific literature.
• Assist with communication and coordination across academic and industry collaborators.
• Assisting with experiment procedures including PCR, cell culture, imaging, sample preparation for sequencing.

Education

Bachelor's in biology-related field

Master's in data science or similar field

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Gilbert S. Omenn Department of Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics, University of Michigan is seeking a Research Assistant II Temp. This position will include assisting with wet lab bench work and project startup documentation for exciting work developing cell reprogramming technologies. Projects will be fast-paced and milestone-driven. The candidate will work on a small team within a larger lab that includes trainees at all levels and will help communicate with a larger network of collaborating teams on technical issues and logistics. Successful candidates will be detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Careful documentation of experiment details and metadata
• Writing lab reports based on documentation
• Reading and summarizing scientific literature
• Assist with communication and coordination across academic and industry collaborators
• Assisting with experiment procedures including PCR, cell culture, imaging, sample preparation for sequencing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors in biology-related field

Desired Qualifications

• Master's in data science or similar field. 1+ years experience in digital records with management or similar.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.