Senior Research Lab Scientist - Genomics & Epigenetics

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement matching

Job summary

Michigan Medicine seeks a skilled research professional to independently lead laboratory projects, manage experiments, and interpret data. You will oversee teams, train students, and ensure rigorous record-keeping while coordinating resources and timelines.

Responsibilities include scientific writing for presentations and grants, and building cross-functional collaborations with academia and industry partners to advance sponsored research initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• 5-6 years of experience
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 KO technology is strongly preferred. (Molecular biology techniques required: chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), PCR, primer design, cell culture, transfections, transductions, Western blots, cloning).
• Strong publication record.
• Proficient with computers specifically MS Office (which includes, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of policy and regulations applicable to the laboratory, including but not limited to safety, animal and radiation.
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity collaborative ability, and independent thinker.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a high performing work group.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processed quickly.
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive cross functional collaborations both internally and externally.
• Ability to analyze short and long term project needs.
• Ability to schedule, manage and coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Running a laboratory project of his/her own: independently develop and manage research experiments.
• Scientific project oversight of others' projects: help develop and oversee laboratory research projects.
• Scientific writing and project development: prepare research findings for presentation and manuscripts.
• Collaborative Interactions: develop and maintain relationships with partners in academia and industry.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Independent thinker

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

PhD strongly preferred

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9 KO

ChIP

PCR

Western blot

Cell culture

Transfections

Transductions

Cloning

MS Office

Statistical software

Job description

Michigan Medicine seeks a skilled research professional to independently lead laboratory projects, manage experiments, and interpret data. You will oversee teams, train students, and ensure rigorous record-keeping while coordinating resources and timelines.

Responsibilities include scientific writing for presentations and grants, and building cross-functional collaborations with academia and industry partners to advance sponsored research initiatives.