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.
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.
Job Summary
The Markovitz laboratory is in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine. The laboratory is located in the North Campus Research Complex, and is part of a vital and collaborative scientific community. The laboratory is currently small but has many collaborators at Michigan and in other institutions world-wide as the work of the lab is very cross-disciplinary. The theme of the research group is the interaction of viruses and cells, leading to interests in virology, cancer, immunity, and autoimmunity.
Responsibilities*
- The lab assistant will be working on two different projects.
- (1) Determination of the anti-cancer activities of the modified Banana Lectin H84T and
- (2) To determine the role of DEK protein in Collagen-induced arthritis and UV-B indued lupus models of autoimmunity.
- As a lab assistant the person will be responsible for assisting lab members in the lab members with mouse dissections, isolation and purification of various cells like B cells, neutrophils macrophages etc from mouse tissues like bone marrow, spleen and kidneys and lungs.
- Sample preparation for microscopy and flow cytometry.
- ELISA - Enzyme linked immunosorbent assays. ELISpot- Enzyme-linked ImmunoSpot assays.
- Western analysis of proteins, immunoprecipitations etc.
- PCR based genotyping of mice. qRT_PCR of genes. Cell culture for in vitro function assays etc.
Required Qualifications*
- Should have at least finished high school and preferably freshman year of college.
Desired Qualifications*
- Potentially pursuing a major degree in molecular biology-premed track.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Full-time onsite work, with exposure to animal research. Candidate should be open to working and handling live mice.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.