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.
Job Summary
The Ganesh Lab in the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine is looking for a highly motivated individual for a Research Laboratory Specialist Associate/Intermediate position. The candidate will be a member of a collaborative research lab involved in the identification and functional analysis of genetic factors contributing to cardiovascular diseases. The candidates primary roles will be to provide administrative and research support including ordering of supplies, regulatory management, mouse colony oversight, human sample coordination with the central biorepository, and assistance in cellular experiments related to these samples. The work in this position will occur in the setting of a dynamic lab that is using a variety of complementary methods, spanning gene discovery in patient samples to molecular and model systems experiments to understand the genetic basis of vascular diseases. More information about the laboratory can be found at www.ganeshlab.org.
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 successful applicant would be responsible for a variety of duties including but not limited to:
- Working closely with PI on budget items
- Sample coordination with the University of Michigan Central Biorepository
- Responsible for regulatory management such as EHS and IACUC
- Maintenance of equipment
- Assisting with derivation of primary cells, processing of human tissue samples to isolate nucleic acids and evaluate quality
- Participating in lab meetings
- Responsibilities for this position may evolve to match needs and priorities.
Required Qualifications*
- Associate level: Bachelor's degree in biological/animal science, health, or related field of study and 1-3 years experience.
- Intermediate level: Master's degree in biological/animal science, health or related field of study with 4+ years of experience
- Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an active research team.
Desired Qualifications*
- 5+ years research experience
- Mouse colony experience
- Experience in lab management
- Familiar with UM systems including Marketsite, LabVantage, and/or RedCap
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.