Senior Research Lab Tech: Microbiology & Mouse Models

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental & vision

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to assist faculty investigators studying microbial communities and host health. The role involves BSL2 mouse work, processing samples, and maintaining records using Lab Archives, REDCap, and Freezerworks.

Under supervision, you will perform molecular biology tasks, culture for C. difficile, run high-throughput assays, and support mammalian cell culture while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and organize workload.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills are essential.
• Experience with molecular biology, microbiology, and rodent handling is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform and assist in BSL2 mouse experiments and tissue collection.
• Process clinical and mouse samples in high-throughput workflows, coordinating with clinical labs.
• Culture anaerobically for C. difficile and prepare DNA for storage.
• Conduct high-throughput assays (ELISA, Luminex) and PCR with robotics.
• Maintain project records using Lab Archives, REDCap, and Freezerworks.
• Maintain and monitor mouse colonies and perform mammalian cell culture.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Molecular biology

Rodent handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or related field

Tools

Lab Archives

REDCap

Freezerworks

Job description

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to assist faculty investigators studying microbial communities and host health. The role involves BSL2 mouse work, processing samples, and maintaining records using Lab Archives, REDCap, and Freezerworks.

Under supervision, you will perform molecular biology tasks, culture for C. difficile, run high-throughput assays, and support mammalian cell culture while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.