Research Lab Specialist Associate

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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 relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan has a position opening for a Research Laboratory Specialist Associate. The Colacino Lab is seeking a full-time Research Laboratory Specialist Associate to pursue research on the neurotoxicity of environmental toxicants with an emphasis on learning and memory deficits, and neurodegenerative outcomes. The Colacino Lab investigates the neurotoxicity and potential mechanisms of environmental toxicants, such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic. The role will require the performance of behavioral testing, that characterizes learning and memory, on mice prior to, during, and following exposure to metals via drinking water. The role will also entail some management of mouse colonies, exposure experiments, maintenance of equipment and supplies, and data analysis. This is a two-year term appointment, expected to continue based on funding availability. This position will be onsite / in-person.

Responsibilities*

  1. Perform routine mouse behavioral assessments related to learning and memory.
  2. Manage behavioral phenotyping equipment and supplies.
  3. Maintain mouse colonies used in experiments and assist in administering exposures.
  4. Generate and manage behavioral data.
  5. Train graduate students, postdocs, undergraduates, and other personnel as necessary, on behavioral phenotyping, equipment operation, and experimental design. 

Required Qualifications*

  1. A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. 

  2. 1-3 years of experience working in a research laboratory is required.

  3. Organizational skills, including experimental design, data collection and management, and thorough record keeping are required.

Desired Qualifications*

  1. A master's degree in toxicology or a related field is preferred.
  2. Experience with animal (rodent) experiments 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. The Research Laboratory Specialist Associate is an onsite / in-person position. Learn more about the work modes.

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