Research Lab Specialist Inter
University of Michigan
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
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*
- Contribute to the design and fabrication of MEMS-based actuators and sensors for integration into fiber-coupled microendoscopes.
- Focused on executing cleanroom microfabrication processes, including photolithography, thin-film deposition of materials such as PZT, dry and wet etching, wafer bonding, and dicing.
- Metrology and electrical testing, utilizing instruments such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM), and profilometry to characterize device performance.
- Assembly and packaging of microsystems devices, including the integration of optical components into imaging platforms.
- Troubleshooting fabrication and integration issues, as well as implementing process improvements.
- Support in vivo imaging experiments and involve close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams within the P41 Imaging Center to ensure alignment with broader project goals.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree, preferable in Electrical Engineering
- 4-5 years of experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Masters degree
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.