Research Laboratory Tech Sr - Term Limited

Kappaalphapsi1911; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a Research Lab Technician Senior to assist on projects building systems biology models to identify drug regimens for diabetes. You will collaborate with experimental teams and guide experimental targets, focusing on metabolic modeling in human tissues and organoids.

The role emphasizes data-rich analyses, omics workflows, and integration of modeling with experiments. The position supports hybrid work arrangements and is embedded in a large academic health system renowned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, bioengineering or related field and 1–2 years of experience.
• Experience in computational biology and omics data analysis.
• Research experience in systems biology or computational biology.
• Knowledge of genome-scale metabolic modeling and ML/DL algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Build metabolic models for human tissues and organoids; collaborate with experimental teams.

Skills

Computational biology

Omics data analysis

Systems biology

Machine learning

R/Python/MATLAB

Biochemistry or bioengineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, bioengineering or related field

Tools

R

Python

MATLAB

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 Research Lab Technician Senior will assist with projects in building systems biology models to find drug regimens for treating diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Build metabolic models for human tissues and organoids. Work with experimental collaborators and provide guidance on top experimental targets.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, bioengineering or related field and 1-2 years of experience. Experience in computational biology and omics data analysis. Research experience in systems biology, computational biology or related field. Experience with omics data analysis (e.g. transcriptomics, metabolomics). Knowledge of machine learning/deep learning algorithms. Knowledge of systems biology approaches (e.g. genome-scale metabolic modeling. Proficient with R, Python or MATLAB.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with machine learning, genome scale metabolic modeling.

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.

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 eligiblefor 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 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.