Job Summary
At the Michigan Kidney Translational Research Center (MiKTMC), we're making waves on the international stage with our groundbreaking kidney disease research. Our team hails from five continents and brings expertise from a diversity of disciplines. Together, we are united in our relentless and unwavering mission to create innovative therapies that enhance the well-being of our patients.
We collaborate with an extensive network of researchers and consortia across the globe, every continent except Antarctica. Come be a part of our dynamic team and join us in our mission to make an impactful difference! (For more information, see https://www.miktmc.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*
- You will conduct ELISA-based protein quantification and molecular assays including PCR, real-time, PCR, and Western blotting and Cell culture.
- You will isolate DNA, RNA, proteins, or single cell suspensions from patient samples (fresh, frozen or fixed tissue samples, urine and blood samples).
- Under the direction of the lab director, you and your team will maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and inventory of materials, analyze data for publication, and participate in manuscript preparation.
- You and your team will perform sample tracking and QC/QA procedures.
- You will participate in the daily operation of the Molecular Target Evaluation and Biomarker Core lab through the design and conduct of research projects, including optimizing research protocols, suggesting options for improving quality, and recommending solutions.
- You will help manage the maintenance and daily operation of the lab equipment.
- You should demonstrate the conducive ability to work with others in a collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
- Able to work independently and/or under supervision.
- Other tasks and job responsibilities as requested for fulfilling the teams overall success and progress.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in biology or related field.
- Minimal 1/2+ years related experience in molecular based analysis of complex animal and/or human disease mechanisms.
- Minimal 1/2+ years related experience in working in a collaborative (team based) and medium to large laboratory environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and challenge accepting and responsive in nature.
- 1-2+ years of experience in MS office.
Desired Qualifications*
Desired Qualifications:
- Master's degree.
- Experience in molecular assays as listed in job responsibilities.
- Experience with molecular analysis of renal disease (IHC, IF, molecular cloning).
- Experience handling material from animal and/or human subjects.
- Ability to cooperate with the team members as and when required and directed.
- Good computer skills with any statistical tool knowledge.
Preferred Attributes
- Teamwork: you have a team-oriented experience and approach and can foster professional relationships.
- Commitment to excellence: you perform duties at the highest level possible consistently.
- Excellent communicator: you can interact with a diversity of people and cultures in a confident, professional manner.
- Confidentiality: you demonstrate the ability and temperament to work with sensitive information.
- Insightful: you think outside of the box to keep tasks and critical items moving forward.
- Emotional intelligence: you are mindful to recognize your own emotions and can keep calm and productive under stress.
- Innovative ideas: you stay curious and are open to bringing innovative suggestions forward that will impact the team, partners, and organization positively.
- Anticipation: the ability to look ahead to see details others don't typically see, and then developing solutions.
- Curiosity: willing to pertinent questions and discover new solutions to old problems.
Work Schedule
- Monday- Friday, 8 hour per day
- Weekends sometimes required for certain experiments
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.