Research Lab Specialist Inter

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a laboratory technician to work on rodent models of genetic epilepsies and precision therapy. Under the PI, you will help design and conduct research projects while developing skills in molecular biology and transgenic colony management.

Candidate will perform genotyping, EEG-related assays, and general lab duties, with independent oversight of tasks and projects within the lab in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 4–5 years related experience in biology or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in a science field with 1–3 years related experience required.
• Rodent handling experience including EEG and basic lab skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage transgenic mouse colonies and data from genotyping.
• Support rodent EEG/immunochemistry experiments and analyze results.
• Assist with lab organization and day‑to‑day tasks with independent work within portfolio.

Skills

Rodent handling

Genotyping

EEG techniques

Molecular biology

Laboratory skills

Surgical skills

Education

Master's degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Surgical skills

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a laboratory technician with experience in rodent handling and molecular biology techniques to work on several exciting projects involving rodent modeling of genetic epilepsies and precision therapy. This individual will, under direction of the PI, help develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

Job Summary

We are seeking a laboratory technician with experience in rodent handling and molecular biology techniques to work on several exciting projects involving rodent modeling of genetic epilepsies and precision therapy. This individual will, under direction of the PI, help develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.

Responsibilities

• Management of transgenic mouse colonies.
• Help develop, design and perform rodent genotyping according to plan, Collect data from genotyping and analyze results independently.
• Help develop, design, and perform rodent EEG/immunochemistry experiments and analyze results independently.
• In addition, the applicant will help with lab organization and general laboratory duties, and have day-to-day oversight of individual tasks/projects within the lab. Candidate will maintain independence in activities and decision making authority for their work portfolio.

Required Qualifications

Inter:

Master's degree and 4 to 5 years related experience.

Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position.

Rodent handling experience, including EEG and surgical skills and basic laboratory skills are required. Assoc:

Bachelor degree in related field and 1-3 years-related experience required. May require supervisory and budget administration experience.

Employees in this classification are required to have a minimum of a Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position

Rodent Handling Experience And Basic Laboratory Skills Are Required

Desired Qualifications

Inter:

• Supervisory and financial management experience preferred.
• Organizational skills
• Strong work ethic

Assoc:

• Master preferred.
• May require supervisory and budget administration experience
• Organizational skills
• Strong work ethic

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.