Research Lab Tech – Drosophila, Confocal & Stock Management

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health coverage

Retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor seeks a Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate for the McLaughlin lab in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. You will manage Drosophila strains, ordering, and equipment, and assist with ongoing experiments under Dr. Colleen McLaughlin.

The role offers exposure to Drosophila genetics, immunostaining, and confocal microscopy, with responsibilities across routine lab duties. Start date no earlier than November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (cell biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, etc.).
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Must be comfortable handling and working with Drosophila.

Responsibilities

• Drosophila stock management (maintaining, organizing, and maintaining strains).
• Tissue processing for immunofluorescence and proteomics experiments; genetics and cell biology; confocal microscopy; PCR.

Skills

Drosophila handling

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Confocal microscopy

PCR

Job description

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor seeks a Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate for the McLaughlin lab in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology. You will manage Drosophila strains, ordering, and equipment, and assist with ongoing experiments under Dr. Colleen McLaughlin.

The role offers exposure to Drosophila genetics, immunostaining, and confocal microscopy, with responsibilities across routine lab duties. Start date no earlier than November 1, 2026.