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.
Summary
The Wu laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute is looking for a motivated and organized person with a background in mammalian cell culture and animal physiology to join our team as a research laboratory technician. Our laboratory is focused on understanding how physiological function of adipose tissue and liver are affected by obesity and chronic alcohol usage. You will be involved in cell culture and mice work and report directly to Dr. Wu. You will work full-time onsite at the Life Sciences Institute.
Mission Statement
The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures, and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale. With a diverse community of inquisitive minds and exceptional tools, we are a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries.
For more information on the Wu laboratory: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/jun-wu-lab
Responsibilities*
Experimental responsibilities will include:
- Managing mammalian tissue culture cell lines, which will include culturing and ensuring quality control and proper storage
- Performing polymerase chain reaction for genotyping mice
- Collecting and managing cell culture and animal experiment datasets using Graphpad Prism and Excel
- Collecting and analyzing laboratory samples
- Preparing reagents
- Following University and lab safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, toxic material, or carcinogens)
Non-experimental responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining well-organized, written records of experimental results
- Ordering supplies and reagents
Required Qualifications*
- BS in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline
- Two years of laboratory research experience in molecular biology and animal physiology, including cell culture
- Two years of experience working with mice and maintaining mice colonies
- Two years of experience in metabolic investigation, including performing glucose tolerance test
- Prior experience designing experiments, analyzing, and presenting data
Desired Qualifications*
- One year of experience in immunology, including flow cytometry and cell sorting using the core facility
- Two years of experience in DNA preparation and PCR
- One year of experience with Excel or Graphpad Prism
- Previous experience preparing manuscripts
Additional Information
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental, Vision and Legal Insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and parental leave
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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.