Research Laboratory Technician Associate

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

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician Associate in Ann Arbor to support animal husbandry, genotyping, and basic blood-based experiments. The role includes maintaining mouse colonies, data entry, and assisting analyses such as flow cytometry and western blot under supervision.

The position requires a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Chemistry, plus hands-on experience with animal handling, blood collection, and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Required: B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.
• Experience with animal husbandry and genotyping.
• Willing to handle human and mouse blood for research.
• Ability to consent subjects and collect blood when needed.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee animal husbandry for colonies in the lab.
• Maintain mouse colonies, inventories, and lab protocols.
• Perform basic biochemistry/physiology experiments with platelets.
• Handle human and mouse blood and assist analyses (flow cytometry, etc.).
• Mouse breeding, genotyping, and handling transgenic lines.
• Collect and enter data into genotype databases.
• Participate in reporting human data to the IRB.
• Consent subjects and conduct blood draws for research studies.

Skills

Animal husbandry

Genotyping

Blood handling

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences / Biochemistry / Chemistry

Tools

Prism

Job description

Research Laboratory Technician Associate

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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*

• Oversee animal husbandry for colonies in the lab.
• Maintain mouse colonies, lab inventories, optimization of lab protocols and service contracts, and oversee lab inspections.
• Perform basic biochemistry and physiology experiments with platelets.
• Handle human and mouse blood and assist existing staff in analyses being run in the lab including flow cytometry, aggregometry, microscopy, and western blot analysis (specific techniques will be taught).
• Mouse breeding, genotyping and handling of transgenic and knock-out mouse lines.
• Collect and enter data into a mouse-breeding/mouse-genotype database.
• Participate in reporting human data to the IRB.
• Consent subjects and conduct blood draws for research studies and the Platelet Physiology and Pharmacology Core.

Required Qualifications*

• B.S. degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.
• Animal husbandry and genotyping experience.
• Willing to handle and process blood cells including platelets from human and animal.
• Willing to learn how to consent human subjects and draw blood for research studies.
• Ability to work in a team project environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience performing molecular biology experiments, making buffers, and western blot experiments.
• Experience with Prism.
• Experience drawing blood from healthy subjects.

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 30,000employees 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

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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 Technician Associate