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.
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*
The position entails conducting both in vitro and in vivo biomedical research, including working with cell culture models of cancer and analysis of human tissue samples. The work entails the use of molecular biological assays and techniques to study the mechanisms involved in cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, and response to treatment. The cell culture models require the use of plasmid and viral vectors, administration of various therapeutic drugs, and analysis of cellular and molecular changes. The human tissue samples require the extraction of DNA, RNA, and/or protein and analysis of cellular and molecular characteristics, including preparation of next-generation sequencing libraries.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma or Associate's degree and at least 1 year of experience with cell culture and animal model research.
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in a biologically relevant area.
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.