Research Tech Intermediate/Associate

Uofmhealth; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health care provider in a role focused on developing groundbreaking therapies for pediatric tumors. As a Research Technician, you will support vital research in a collaborative lab environment while honing your skills in cutting-edge medical technologies.

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage

2:1 Match on retirement savings

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required, Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year of experience for Research Tech Associate.
• 1-3 years of experience for Research Tech Intermediate.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine tests and experiments under supervision.
• Records and checks experiments/results for accuracy.
• Maintains lab area, solutions and supplies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Job Summary

The Grohar Lab focuses on developing and clinically translating novel small molecule therapies for the treatment of pediatric solid tumors. A number of pediatric solid tumors have clear oncogenic driver mutations that are considered by many to be "undruggable". The lab has primarily focused on Ewing sarcoma and the development of therapies that target the EWS-FLI1 transcription factor. More recently, we have extended our focus to other solid tumors with the goal of better understanding therapeutic vulnerabilities at the interface of transcription and epigenetics. We have a number of compounds in various stages of clinical development including a clinical trial based on our laboratory work that is actively accruing patients. We employ high throughput genetic and chemical screens to identify novel targets and compounds, molecular pharmacology to understand the mechanism of action, and a variety of next generation sequencing assays to delineate the effects genome-wide.

Job Summary

The Grohar Lab focuses on developing and clinically translating novel small molecule therapies for the treatment of pediatric solid tumors. A number of pediatric solid tumors have clear oncogenic driver mutations that are considered by many to be "undruggable". The lab has primarily focused on Ewing sarcoma and the development of therapies that target the EWS-FLI1 transcription factor. More recently, we have extended our focus to other solid tumors with the goal of better understanding therapeutic vulnerabilities at the interface of transcription and epigenetics. We have a number of compounds in various stages of clinical development including a clinical trial based on our laboratory work that is actively accruing patients. We employ high throughput genetic and chemical screens to identify novel targets and compounds, molecular pharmacology to understand the mechanism of action, and a variety of next generation sequencing assays to delineate the effects genome-wide.

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.

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
  
  
  

Responsibilities*

What You Will Do

• Performs routine tests / experiments under the direction of principal investigator, supervisor or
• other designee
• Performs research procedures on experimental samples as directed
• Records and checks experiments/ results for completeness and accuracy
• Performs calculations and maintains appropriate log and lab notebooks
• Performs tasks that require familiarity with fundamental techniques and lab equipment
• May assist with planning specific research protocols and procedures
• Maintains office, lab area, solutions, reagents, supplies and equipment, disposes of specimens, media and other materials (using appropriate procedures)
• Assists lab manager in care and maintenance of lab equipment
• May coordinate schedules of tests and procedures
• Attends seminars and presents data in group lab meetings to expand knowledge of research and laboratory techniques
• Records results, organizes data and maintains lab notebook in an organized manner
• Compiles and helps analyze data, prepares charts, graphs, and results of studies as directed
• Conducts literary searches as directed
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Research Tech Associate: 1 year of experience required
• Research Tech Intermediate: 1-3 years of experience required
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Solid analytical skills
  
  
  

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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 employment opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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