Research Laboratory Tech Assoc - Term Limited

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine’s Li Lab at the University of Michigan seeks a lab team member to support operations, procurement, and compliance. The role involves handling reagents, maintaining equipment inventories, and ensuring IBC and IACUC protocol adherence while enabling research with bacterial and mammalian systems.

Strong organization, willingness to learn, and a background in microbiology or chemistry are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate's degree; Bachelor's degree preferred in microbiology, molecular biology, or chemistry.
• Interest in technical aspects of cancer/rare disease diagnostics or therapeutics.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (centrifuges, microscopes, etc.).
• Strong organizational and independent work skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors for purchasing instruments.
• Oversee daily lab operations including reagent procurement and inventory.
• Manage IBC protocols for recombinant DNA, viral vectors, and human cell culture.
• Lead IACUC protocol management and support inspections.
• Act as lab safety officer, maintaining documentation for EHS inspections.
• Support research using bacterial/mammalian cell culture, qPCR, and recombinant DNA techniques.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Independent work

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Centrifuges

Microscopes

PCR machines

Job description

Mission Statement

Michigan 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 Summary

The Li Lab, now at the University of Michigan, develops innovative molecular and live cell-based therapeutics through synthetic biology, microbial engineering, and drug delivery. Research areas include engineering probiotics for intestinal diseases and cancer immunotherapy and studying oral microbiota-host interactions. The lab is supported by both internal and extramural funding sources

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with vendors for purchasing instruments
• Oversee daily lab operations including reagent procurement and inventory
• Manage IBC protocols for recombinant DNA, viral vectors, and human cell culture
• Lead IACUC protocol management and support inspections
• Act as lab safety officer, maintaining documentation for EHS inspections
• Support research using bacterial/mammalian cell culture, qPCR, and recombinant DNA techniques

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree preferred in microbiology, molecular biology, or chemistry
• Interest in technical aspects of cancer/rare disease diagnostics or therapeutics
• Familiarity with lab equipment (centrifuges, microscopes, etc.)
• Strong organizational and independent work skills
• Willingness to learn new techniques as needed

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with molecular cloning, flow cytometry, immunoassays, cell/organoid culture
• Strongly preferred: animal model experience

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 world?s 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 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. Learn more about the work modes.

This is an onsite position-5 days per week.

Additional Information

This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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 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.