Research Laboratory Technician Associate

Kappaalphapsi1911; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan seeks a Research Laboratory Technician Associate to oversee mouse colonies, perform basic biochemistry and physiology experiments, and support data collection for the Platelet Physiology and Pharmacology Core. You will breed mice, genotype, and handle transgenic lines, while assisting with human data reporting and consent for blood draws.

The role requires a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Chemistry, experience with animal husbandry and genotyping, and the

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Chemistry.
• Experience with animal husbandry and genotyping is required.
• Willingness to handle blood cells from human and animal and perform blood draws as needed.
• Strong teamwork, and excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee animal husbandry for lab colonies and maintain mouse colonies and inventories.
• Perform basic biochemistry and physiology experiments and assist with analyses (flow cytometry, Western blot, etc.).
• Breed mice, genotype, and handle transgenic/knock-out lines; collect data for databases.
• Assist in reporting human data to IRB and consent subjects for blood draws for studies.

Skills

Animal handling

Genotyping

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, or Chemistry

Tools

Prism

Job description

# Research Laboratory Technician AssociateUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor, MIFull-TimeAug 05, 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.## 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 30,000 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 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.## Additional Information**NOTE:** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.## 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. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.## U-M EEO StatementThe 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.