Research Lab Specialist Senior - Lab Manager (Intermediate Underfill)

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

2:1 match on retirement savings

Job summary

A leading research institution in Ann Arbor, MI is seeking an experienced Research Lab Specialist Senior to manage in vivo research projects focused on epigenetics and drug resistance in prostate cancer. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have 5-6 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include overseeing lab operations, coordinating research goals, and contributing to scientific publications. Strong communication skills and lab safety knowledge are essential. This full-time role offers a robust benefits package including healthcare from day one.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required and 5-6 years experience.
• Masters or Doctoral degree desired but not required.
• Previous lab management skills are preferred.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and ability to work carefully with potentially harmful agents.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex in vivo studies and project design.
• Oversee day-to-day lab operations including inventory management.
• Assist with writing research proposals and publications.

Skills

Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Knowledge of laboratory safety

Proficient with Windows and PC applications

Willingness to learn new techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

5-6 years experience

Equivalent combination accepted

Tools

MS Excel

Western blotting

QPCR

Job description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has been created for an experienced researcher to join the Alumkal Laboratory at the U of M Division of Heme-Onc and the Rogel Cancer Center in Ann Arbor, MI. The individual will join as a Research Lab Specialist Senior and work directly with Dr. Joshi Alumkal, Leader of the U of M Prostate/Genitourinary Oncology Cancer Section. He/she will be an integral member of a research team whose focus is epigenetics and drug resistance in prostate cancer, and will be responsible for managing all phases of complex in vivo research projects, including project design and procedure. This individual must be proficient in rodent surgery, including xenograft tumor implantation in mice.

Our laboratory focuses on identifying mechanisms by which key chromatin modifying enzymes and chromatin readers drive transcription of pathways that promote treatment resistance. We use genomics studies in prostate cancer clinical samples and prostate cancer cell line model systems and functional studies to understand this process. Our goal is to develop new, targeted treatment strategies for men with advanced prostate cancer.

Responsibilities

• In Vivo Project Leader: manages all phases of the lab's complex in vivo studies, coordinates development of research goals and project design. Maintains mouse breeding colony and performs mouse tumor growth experiments with xenograft implantation surgery. Supervises and provides technical assistance to lab personnel performing drug injections, drug gavage, and tumor measurements.
• Responsible for the day to day operations of the lab, including sample coordination, processing, storage and inventory management, and shipping for some studies. Orders and stocks supplies, maintains equipment, and is in charge of submitting and maintaining regulatory approvals (IACUC, IRB, IBC) related to projects.
• Performs additional duties assigned by the PI, such as writing portions of research proposals, co‑authoring research publications, cell culture, molecular biology techniques including DNA/RNA/protein extraction, QPCR, and Western blotting.

Benefits

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

Required Qualifications

Research Lab Specialist Intermediate

• Bachelors degree required and 4-5 years experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student experience.

Research Lab Specialist Senior

• Bachelors degree required and 5-6 years experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student experience.

Both

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and ability to work carefully with potentially harmful agents.
• Responsible for ensuring lab documentation is up to date for safety inspections.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement novel experimental techniques.
• Must be proficient with computers running Windows and PC applications (e.g. MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Desired Qualifications

• Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree desired but not required.
• Previous lab management skills are strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with writing and maintaining IACUC and IBC protocols is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with mammalian cell culture and with molecular biology techniques such as RT-PCR, western blotting, cloning, and reporter gene analysis is preferred.
• Rodent handling experience, including injection and/or gavage treatment, is preferred.

Underfill Statement

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

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 employment opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care