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 Research Area Lab Specialist Associate supports research operations in Dr. Jak's lab by coordinating study activities, collecting and analyzing research data, conducting laboratory procedures, maintaining research equipment, and assisting with scientific reports and publications. This role contributes to research design, provides technical expertise, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and helps advance the laboratory's research objectives.
Responsibilities*
Responsible for the operation of a specialized laboratory within a department or research program.
Contribution to Research Design:
Develops, designs and conducts more complex experiments in line with a research plan and reviews results periodically with faculty member or senior research staff members.
- Expected to provide more input into the development of procedures and in research design.
Data Analysis:
Responsible for implementing components of research design analysis.
Responsible for developing components of the data analysis system (computer models, instrumentation, statistical models) for data analysis.
Able to evaluate results and recommend improvements in research design and modeling.
Technical Support:
Provides technical assistance in operation and calibration of instrumentation and other research equipment.
Takes more responsibility for ensuring equipment is operating according to specifications.
Functions as a technical advisor on components of the research, working in a higher level of autonomy.
Literature Search/Writing:
Able to perform literature searches relevant to the research.
Responsible for writing certain components of progress reports and manuscripts.
- May co-author publications and may co-present results with the PI in formal meetings.
Consultant work and marketing:
Conducts or participates in staff conferences related to the progress of the project(s).
Serves as a consultant to project director, faculty and staff.
Supervision:
Functional and administrative supervision may be exercised over lab assistants, graduate students and other assigned research and support personnel.
Plans and coordinates work of lab assistants, graduate students, entry level
Decision Making:
- May be asked to make some independent decisions that impact research operations with minimal supervision.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student experience.
1-3 years of experience in a related field.
Desired Qualifications*
Experience with TBI
Experience with REDCap
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
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.