Research Lab Technician Senior

Kappaalphapsi1911; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor seeks a Senior Research Lab Technician for the Frankel Cardiovascular Center Cell Regeneration Core. The role focuses on stem cell culture, maintenance and differentiation to support PI-driven projects across medicine and bioengineering.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with 1–2 years of experience; a Master's is preferred. Strong data interpretation and lab documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of lab experience.
• Master's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Experience with stem cell culture and basic molecular biology techniques is expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform stem cell culture, maintenance and differentiation.
• Carry out advanced experiments (Q-PCR, Western blots, immunofluorescence, microscopy, image analysis).
• Execute designated experiments and interpret data.
• Assist with lab documentation and prepare reports for safety inspections.
• Increase autonomy in planning and conducting phases of research.

Skills

Stem cell culture

Data interpretation

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Q-PCR

Western blotting

Immunofluorescence

Microscopy

Image analysis

Job description

# Research Lab Technician SeniorUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIFull-TimeSep 10, 2026Science## Job Description## Mission StatementMichigan 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.## Job SummaryThe Frankel Cardiovascular Center Cell Regeneration Core is a dynamic laboratory that aids the University of Michigan community to advance their research using stem cell-derived models. We are a team of stem cell scientists, and we tailor our expertise to perform cutting edge experiments and develop new disease models on demand for PIs and trainees from medicine, bioengineering, pharmacology, public health and more. We are located at the beautiful and spacious North Campus Research Complex in the Northeast side of Ann Arbor. Come join our team and help to advance discoveries in Medicine using human induced pluripotent stem cells.## Responsibilities\\** Perform stem cell culture, maintenance and stem cell directed differentiation.* Perform more complex experimental procedures such as optical mapping, Q-PCR, western blots, immunofluorescence, microscopy and image analysis.* Execute designated experiments and perform basic translation and interpretation data.* Assist in some report writing and responsible for completing lab documentation for safety inspections.* Greater autonomy in conducting and assisting in the design of phases of research projects.## Required Qualifications\\** Bachelors degree and 1-2 years of experience.## Desired Qualifications\\** Masters in related area.## 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 worlds 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 WorkPositions 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.## Work SchedulePluripotent stem cells maintenance and differentiation require constant attention for successful completion of projects and due to the nature of this cells, weekend work rotation is expected.## Background ScreeningMichigan 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 DeadlineJob 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. 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Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.Workplace CultureThe University of Michigan is committed to establishing, supporting and maintaining a culture where all members of the U-M community feel safe and supported.Our Values* Values guide our choices and actions. From how we hire and promote, make decisions, educate, conduct research, provide care, and treat one another. 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