Job Summary
Department of Internal Medicine Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Michigan is hiring a Research Laboratory Technician Interim. The laboratory investigates the pathobiology of a variety of lung diseases, including interstitial lung diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and acute lung injury, using basic and translational science approaches. The candidate will be responsible for performing rodent colony daily operations, such as setting up breeding pairs, weaning, monitoring, and determining animal usage, updating online colony records. Additionally, they will perform routine laboratory experimental procedures in one or more areas of work under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and/or higher-level research staff. There are numerous opportunities to present at journal clubs and lab meetings, as well as to develop an independent line of research.
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*
- Assist in research by gathering data, administering tests, recording observations and measurements, and setting up and operating laboratory equipment.
- Routine cell culture maintenance: feeding and passaging of adherent cells, freezing and recovering cell lines, and keeping good record for cell experiments.
- Develop and maintain primary cell cultures or organoids from patients and mouse models.
- Perform protein, RNA and gDNA extraction from cells and tissue, as well as western blotting and qPCR.
- In vivo work: basic mouse handling, ear tagging of mice, animal necropsy and tissue/organ collection; maintain genetically modified mouse colony and perform genotyping; assist in performing surgery on mice.
- Histology preparation: fixed tissue processing, paraffin embedding, microtome sectioning, staining, and immunostaining.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field.
- 1-3 years of experience
- Basic cell and molecular biology background.
- Excellent documentation skills for research results.
- Ability and willingness to learn and implement novel experimental techniques.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
