Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Associate

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Research Lab Technician to join the Life Sciences Institute. The ideal candidate will have a background in molecular biology and neurobiology, and will perform tasks such as rodent surgeries and histological analysis in a collaborative research environment. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Generous time off

Retirement plan with matching contributions

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Maternity and Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or expected graduation in Biology or related majors.
• Prior experience in rodent surgeries and behavioral assays (minimum 6 months).
• Basic molecular biology knowledge (e.g., DNA gel electrophoresis).

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research project involving rodent surgeries and drug treatments.
• Conduct immunofluorescence and confocal imaging.
• Manage animal surgery space and records.

Skills

Molecular Biology

Neurobiology

Rodent Surgery

Histological Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

High School Diploma or Associate's degree

Tools

Cryosectioning

Confocal Imaging

DNA Gel Electrophoresis

Job description

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.

A Research Lab Technician position is available in the laboratories of Dr. Peng Li and Dr. Wenjing Wang at the Life Sciences Institute of the University of Michigan. We are looking for someone with a background in molecular biology and neurobiology to apply novel chemical tools in in vivo mouse model. You will perform rodent surgeries and histological analysis to examine the application of novel genetic tools in mouse models. You will report directly to both Dr. Peng Li and Dr. Wenjing Wang and will work full-time onsite.

Experimental tasks will include:

• Lead an independent research project, to include the following: stereotactic injection, in vivo drug treatment, breathing responses, tissue harvest and processing, and cryosectioning
• Perform surgeries and behavioral assays on mice;
• Conduct immunofluorescence and confocal imaging;

Non-experimental tasks will include:

• Help manage animal surgery space
• Organizing animal surgery records

• High School Diploma or Associate's degree
• Six months prior laboratory experience;
• Minimum of six months in basic molecular biology (e.g. DNA gel electrophoresis and DNA purification)
• Minimum of six months experience in mouse handling

Bachelor's degree (or expected graduate) in Biology or related majors (e.g., Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry);
Prior experience in the following (>6 months):

Rodent surgeries (e.g., stereotaxic injection);
Rodent behavioral essays;
Mouse perfusion and tissue harvest;
Cryosectioning;
Immunofluorescence;
Confocal imaging.

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

Benefits at the University of Michigan:

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

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 checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures, and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale. With a diverse community of inquisitive minds and exceptional tools, we are a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries.

More information on the Li and Wang lab can be found at:

https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/peng-li-lab

https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/wenjing-wang-lab

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

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.