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.
Mission Statement
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.
Who We Are
Michigan Medicine Neuroscience Institute was established in 1955 to bring together investigators from across the University of Michigan campus to probe the mysteries of the brain on a cellular, molecular, and behavioral level. Its 140 faculty and affiliate members seek to understand the function and dysfunction of the human brain.
Responsibilities*
Experimental & Project Management Responsibilities
Perform Drosophila genetics and behavioral experiments, including sleep and circadian rhythms assays and analysis.
Maintain detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data.
Analyze experimental results using customized software and common graphing and statistical software.
Summarize and discuss experimental results.
Lab Management
Assist in the oversight of day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including some or all of the following: supply ordering, personnel scheduling, and promoting compliance with lab safety requirements.
Assist with procurement activities through handling and/or supervision of purchasing, receipt, and inventory of reagents, supplies, equipment, and services.
Assist with supervision of undergraduate research assistants and involvement in lab, especially in the maintenance of Drosophila strains and production of food and reagents for Drosophila experiments.
Assist as needed with the maintenance of Drosophila strains, behavioral assay reagents, and other critical reagents.
Collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short- and long-range plans.
Coordinate proper waste disposal according to University standards
Learn essential lab techniques and procedures and assist with training new lab members
Attend weekly lab meetings
Assist with ensuring lab compliance with University, state, and federal laboratory safety regulations.
Assist with establishing/updating protocols for lab procedures as needed.
Other Support Duties
Provide technical support to a range of research projects using various techniques including routine molecular and biochemical techniques.
Required Qualifications*
High School Diploma or Associate Degree and 1-3 years experience required.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate well, frequently, and productively with PI and supervisor, and respond to supervisor requests for new initiatives.
Demonstrated coachability, dependability, judgement, effectiveness, initiative, time management and organization.
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree preferred.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.