Research Laboratory Tech Associate - Term Limited

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Research Laboratory Tech Associate (Term Limited) to join a dynamic team. The role involves close collaboration with lab members and the PI to generate data, maintain equipment and safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Strong record keeping and quality results are essential. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, solid written and verbal communication, and a willingness to handle shared lab responsibilities in a hybrid work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least a subset of the desired qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with lab members and the PI to generate data and ensure high-quality results.
• Maintain general lab safety, organization, inventory and equipment upkeep, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain thorough scientific records and generate high-quality lab results relevant to the research.

Skills

Communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EndNote

DNAStar

Job description

Research Laboratory Tech Associate - Term Limited

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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.

Responsibilities*

This job will involve teaming with lab members and the PI to generate data, ensure general lab safety, laboratory organization, inventory and equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. The technician must have strong experience in scientific record keeping and in generating high-quality laboratory results in areas relevant to the laboratory's research.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelors Degree in the biologic sciences or related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• At least a subset of the desired qualifications.

Desired Qualifications*

• Technically meticulous and highly organized team player.
• Experience in Mac OS and software relevant to lab work such as Microsoft Office, technical drawing software such as Adobe Creative Suite, and manuscript preparation and DNA analysis software Endnote and DNAStar.
• Experience with basic molecular techniques and quantitative assays.

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 .

Additional Information

Please note: This is a 1-year term appointment. 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 on 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.

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 maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled 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.

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Working Title

Research Laboratory Tech Associate - Term Limited