Research Lab Tech Intermediate
University of Michigan
Job Summary
Highly motivated individual sought for a Research Lab Technician Intermediate position in a basic/translational research laboratory in the Department of Surgery. The candidate will work closely with Post doctorate, graduate students and senior researchers, with focused project in basic/translational pancreatic, sarcoma and melanoma cancer research utilizing mouse models. Prior experience in biomedical research is essential.
Responsibilities*
The candidate will work both independently and as part of a team participating in basic science/applied bench research using a combination of cellular and molecular biological approaches including mouse model research. The candidate will be responsible for lab management including maintaining safety manuals, lab staff certificates, ordering, lab inventories (human and mouse specimens).
- Lab management
- Laboratory research techniques
- Appropriate animal research techniques such as gender determination, proper handling and restraint of mice for routine procedures (e.g., physical examination, administration of medication), observation of mice for recognition of normal and abnormal physical and behavioral changes, anesthesia, euthanasia, and blood extraction.
- Mouse colony management, maintain breeding colony of multiple mouse strains, including record keeping and genotyping.
- Breeding and injecting animals according to protocols and health check on colonies.
- Maintain and operate a variety of laboratory instruments which include automated cell counters, autoclaves, centrifuges, fluorescent microscope, PCR machine, PCR hood, biosafety cabinets.
- Perform accurate record keeping.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required as this candidate will be expected to work productively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
- Must be willing to get appropriate vaccinations for lab work.
Required Qualifications*
- High School Diploma or Associate's Degree
- Basic laboratory techniques to execute the duties described and 1-2 years of laboratory research experience.
- Basic computing skills including knowledge of Excel and Word programs for database management and record keeping are required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Applicants must be hardworking, highly motivated, well organized, and able to work with minimal supervision. Applicants must have the ability to work efficiently, follow instructions meticulously, and maintain a reliable work schedule. Applicants will also have to be flexible with work schedule and meeting times with the supervisor.
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.