Job Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Peter Todd is seeking a lab specialist to both manage a mouse colony and conduct preclinical studies of novel therapeutics for two different neurodegenerative diseases. This position will involve genotyping, intraventricular infusions, tail vein injections, animal behavior and animal histology.
Responsibilities*
- Management of a moderate sized neurodegenerative disease mouse colony, including genotyping, ear tagging, monitoring and adjusting breeding cages.
- Assist with mouse behavior experiments and data analysis.
- Collecting mouse tissues for analysis including euthanasia, perfusion, and processing samples for histology.
- Assisting with administration of medications in food and/or water, and monitoring.
- Dissecting and organizing tissue samples with microtome and/or cryotome.
- Performing immunostaining, image development and quantification.
Required Qualifications*
- Undergraduate degree in neuroscience or related field
- 5 years experience
- At least 2 years experience working with mice
- Interest in working with laboratory mice daily.
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.
Work Schedule
Full time, onsite
Additional Information
Read more about the Peter Todd Lab:
https://sites.google.com/site/toddlabmichigan/home
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.