Research Lab Specialist Senior
University of Michigan
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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.
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*
- Conduct and support advanced experimental procedures, serving as a technical expert in mice models, cell culture (including primary human and mouse cells), cellular biology and molecular biology techniques.
- Oversee daily operations of the research laboratory, including coordination of lab personnel, equipment maintenance, ordering supplies, and maintaining compliance with safety and institutional protocols.
- Lead and manage key phases of complex research projects in collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), including project planning, experimental design, troubleshooting, and prioritization of lab activities.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the research plan, including experimental design, optimization, and adaptation of protocols; assist in developing novel strategies to support project goals.
- Analyze and interpret experimental data, including application of basic bioinformatic tools and statistical models; work with the PI to evaluate findings and direct follow-up studies.
- Assist with writing and preparing sections of grant applications, research protocols, and manuscripts for publication; support submission of regulatory documents and progress reports.
- Serve as liaison with internal core facilities, collaborators, and external vendors, including communication with clinical trial or reagent providers and coordination of shared resource usage.
- Present research findings in lab meetings and external settings, such as departmental seminars, collaborative research forums or national conferences; assist in mentoring junior lab members in presentation preparation.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree required.
- Minimum 5-6 years related experience, i.e., published in a field of specialty and academic knowledge in a field or discipline.
Desired Qualifications*
- Masters or Doctoral Degree preferred.
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.
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.
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