Research Lab Technician Lead

UofMHealth; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor seeks a full‑time research technician to manage mouse colonies, care for animals, perform genotyping, and assist with behavioral assays. The role includes mentoring undergraduates and junior staff, and providing training on lab protocols.

Initial responsibilities cover data tracking and collaboration with ULAM and IACUC. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with 2–3 years of related experience, hands-on mouse handling, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2–3 years in a related field for senior level.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in mouse handling and husbandry.
• Experience with laboratory management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee transgenic mouse colonies and animal care, including genotyping and weaning.
• Mentor undergraduate researchers and junior technicians in lab protocols.
• Maintain regulatory compliance and coordinate with ULAM and IACUC.
• Train users on protocols and safe lab operations.
• Support day-to-day lab operations and data tracking using LIMBS and Climb Platform.

Skills

Mouse handling

Genotyping

Laboratory management

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Transnetyx

LIMS

RockStep Climb

Job description

Job Summary

A full‑time research technician position is available in the Kaczorowski lab in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The lab focuses on rodent modeling of neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease and Huntington’s disease. The successful applicant will serve as the lab’s research colony manager, overseeing transgenic mouse colonies, animal care, behavioral assays, genotyping, and weaning. The role also involves mentoring undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians, and providing training and guidance as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate day‑to‑day research laboratory operations, including weaning and submitting genotyping plates to Transnetyx.
• Serve as the point of contact for biannual IACUC inspections, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage the laboratory’s LIMBS system and RockStep’s Climb Platform to ensure accurate tracking and identification of metadata associated with research activities.
• Facilitate animal research for faculty, students, and postdocs, and assist as needed.
• Coordinate with the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) and the research team.
• Maintain mouse colonies, including supervision of genotyping and genetic crosses.
• Onboard and train users in lab protocols, equipment operation, and standard techniques.
• Participate in periodic research discussions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, based on research or lab needs.

Required Qualifications

• Senior Level: Bachelor’s degree required and 2–3 years of experience in a related field.
• Lead Level: Bachelor’s degree required and 3+ years of experience in a related field.

Both levels require at least 2 years of hands‑on experience in mouse handling and husbandry, including weaning, genotyping, routine cage maintenance, and health monitoring.

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with Excel (training is provided).
• Experience with laboratory management systems.

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.

Underfill Statement

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

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 at any time 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.