Job Summary
A research lab specialist intermediate is sought to work in a highly productive and collaborative laboratory at the University of Michigan studying connections between cutaneous inflammation and autoimmune diseases.
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 applicant is expected to be well versed in the scientific process and animal handling techniques with an ability to read the literature and self-train in new techniques. Skills including flow cytometry, primary cell isolation and culture, and basic microscopy should be familiar to the successful candidate.
- Applicants should be able to troubleshoot experimental protocols, generate and analyze data, including application of standard statistical technique, and prepare figures for publications.
- Applicants will be expected to assist with ordering of reagents, interface with research sponsors, including industry contacts, and help to organize basic lab functions and regulatory requirements. Training of graduate and undergraduate students in various techniques is expected, and assistance with other projects at the discretion of the PI is also expected.
Required Qualifications*
Intermediate Level:
- Bachelors degree in a field related to immunology or cell biology.
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstration of substantial independence in experimental troubleshooting and figure generation for manuscripts is expected.
Associate Level
- Bachelor's Degree in a field related to immunology or cell biology.
- 1-3 years of experience in related field.
Desired Qualifications*
- Graduate degree is preferred.
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.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.