Job Summary
The Ziobro lab is seeking 2 full-time research technicians in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Neurology at the University of Michigan School of Medicine to contribute to exciting and highly translatable research in genetic epilepsies. The selected applicants will join a vibrant and diverse group of neuroscientists and assist with management of transgenic colonies, molecular, behavioral, and histological assays in addition to general laboratory organization.
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*
- Under general direction of faculty and/or senior research personnel, responsible for operation of a specialized laboratory of a faculty member within a department and/or field work and related data analysis for a research project.
- Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
- Participates in formulating research methods and suggesting options for improving quality and recommending solutions.
- Participates in computer database design and utilization and research/data analysis and suggests future improvements in data measurement.
- Trains users in equipment operation and laboratory techniques, explains and demonstrates technology and equipment capabilities, operations limitations and outcomes.
- Works independently on collection of data and analyzes research results.
- Prepares reports and drafts manuscripts.
- Has oversight for day-to-day operation of laboratory.
- Schedules and maintains records of equipment/facility.
- May supervise research support personnel.
- May assemble, test calibrate, clean or make minor repairs to equipment.
Required Qualifications*
- 1 to 3 years related experience.
- Employees typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities. Primary activities and decision making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree.
- A qualified applicant will have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or equivalent.
- Rodent handling experience.
- Basic laboratory skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Proficiency in English.
- A strong work ethic.
- Organizational skills.
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in related field, Master's preferred. Experience in microscopy, rodent surgery, and/or data analysis is a plus.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.