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.
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Job Summary
The Jensen Lab seeks a Research Lab Specialist to oversee the operation of our robotic phenotyping instruments. The candidate will coordinate multiple robots and staff/undergraduate technicians; maintain equipment, reagents, and bacterial cell cultures; and work with researchers to execute their designed experiments.
Responsibilities*
- Set up, execute, and analyze high-throughput growth experiments.
- Inventory, prepare, and track laboratory reagents.
- Operate, calibrate, and monitor laboratory robots.
- Develop and troubleshoot protocols for microbial growth assays.
- Help train and supervise other laboratory technicians.
- Work with scientists, engineers, and technicians to analyze, summarize, and present results.
- Participate in quality improvement campaigns.
- Communicate with lab members and external collaborators.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Microbiology, Chemistry or Bioengineering. Experience with liquid handling robots, robotic incubators, and bacterial cell culture.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience culturing a wide range of bacteria (Gram-positive and Gram-negative, aerobes and anaerobes).
- Experience with ARI, Hamilton, Formulatrix, and BioTek/Agilent laboratory robots.
- Fundamental knowledge of automated quality control assays.
- Previous work in an AI-driven autonomous laboratory.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Maternity and Parental Leave
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
**Note: This is a one year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and funding.
Background Screening
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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.