Research Lab Specialist Senior

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement matching

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a skilled research professional to independently lead laboratory projects, manage experiments, and interpret data. You will oversee teams, train students, and ensure rigorous record-keeping while coordinating resources and timelines.

Responsibilities include scientific writing for presentations and grants, and building cross-functional collaborations with academia and industry partners to advance sponsored research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• 5-6 years of experience
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 KO technology is strongly preferred. (Molecular biology techniques required: chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), PCR, primer design, cell culture, transfections, transductions, Western blots, cloning).
• Strong publication record.
• Proficient with computers specifically MS Office (which includes, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of policy and regulations applicable to the laboratory, including but not limited to safety, animal and radiation.
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity collaborative ability, and independent thinker.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a high performing work group.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processed quickly.
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive cross functional collaborations both internally and externally.
• Ability to analyze short and long term project needs.
• Ability to schedule, manage and coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Running a laboratory project of his/her own: independently develop and manage research experiments.
• Scientific project oversight of others' projects: help develop and oversee laboratory research projects.
• Scientific writing and project development: prepare research findings for presentation and manuscripts.
• Collaborative Interactions: develop and maintain relationships with partners in academia and industry.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

PhD strongly preferred

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9 KO

ChIP

PCR

Western blot

Cell culture

Transfections

Transductions

Cloning

MS Office

Statistical software

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.

Responsibilities

• Running a laboratory project of his/her own: Independently develop and manage research experiments, determining the most suitable methods to be used. Interpret and perform complex data analysis on experimental results and determine whether they are consistent with goals. Maintain a high level of professional expertise through familiarity with current scientific literature. As needed, develop innovative techniques and experimental systems to meet research program goals.
• Scientific project oversight of others' projects: With input from Dr. Alumkal, help to develop and oversee laboratory research projects. Including identification of scientific problem, design of approach to address it, and identification, acquisition and management of resources to perform investigations. Assign personnel, track their progress, and ensure maximum productivity. Foster and support teamwork. Provide training and guidance to postdoctoral fellows, clinical research fellows, graduate students and undergraduate students. Ensure that research team members maintain accurate and detailed records of all experimental procedures, data collections and analysis performed.
• Scientific writing and project development: Prepare research findings for presentation at scientific meetings and conference and manuscripts for publication. Help prepare grant applications.
• Collaborative Interactions: Develop, foster and maintain relationships with partners in academia and in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industries. Oversee the advancement of specific sponsored research agreement (SRA) funded projects and ensure that external partners receive regular project updates. Participate in occasional teaching assignments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• 5-6 years of experience
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 KO technology is strongly preferred. (Molecular biology techniques required: chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), PCR, primer design, cell culture, transfections, transductions, Western blots, cloning).
• Strong publication record.
• Proficient with computers specifically MS Office (which includes, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of policy and regulations applicable to the laboratory, including but not limited to safety, animal and radiation.
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity collaborative ability, and independent thinker.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a high performing work group.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processed quickly.
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive cross functional collaborations both internally and externally.
• Ability to analyze short and long term project needs.
• Ability to schedule, manage and coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD strongly preferred.
• Experience with supervision or project management is strongly preferred. Expertise in epigenetics, genomics, and cancer biology are strongly preferred.
• Expertise with ChIP-seq RNA-seq and data visualization/analysis is strongly preferred.
• Experience with drug sensitivity/synergy analyses preferred.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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 anytime 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.