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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 Advanced Biotherapeutics Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Tech Senior to support interdisciplinary research at the interface of synthetic biology, microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, and engineered live biotherapeutics. The successful candidate will assist with molecular biology and microbiology experiments, laboratory organization, and day-to-day research operations.
Responsibilities*
Perform and support routine molecular biology experiments such as PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, plasmid preparation, cloning support, bacterial transformation, colony screening, and genotyping; maintain bacterial strains, plasmids, and organized sample inventories; assist with bacterial culture and preparation of reagents and media; support mousecolony documentation, periodic genotype verification, and breeder-health record coordination under approved protocols and institutional guidance; assist with sample collection, processing, labeling, storage, and data organization; maintain accurate lab notebooks, shared records, and inventory databases; place and track orders, receive/unpack supplies, organize common lab areas, and help maintain equipment/service records; support compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and animal research procedures; and work collaboratively with the PI, senior research staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, and 1-2 years' experience; careful attention to detail; strong organizational and communication skills; ability to work independently after training and as part of a team; willingness to learn new laboratory methods; and commitment to accurate documentation and safe laboratory practices.
Desired Qualifications*
Prior experience with molecular biology, bacterial culture, PCR/qPCR, cloning, mouse colony record keeping, genotyping, BSL-2 laboratory practices, ordering/inventory systems, and/or research laboratory operations.
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.
This is an onsite position-5 days per week.
Additional Information
**This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.
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.