Job Description

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.

Job Summary

The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) at the University of Michigan Medical School (Ann Arbor) seeks a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Laboratory Technician Associate or Intermediate. The successful candidate will assist in managing day-to-day lab operations while participating in exciting research on the cell biology of virus infection. Prior lab experience in molecular biology techniques (PCR, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, etc.) is preferred. The candidate will be expected to make basic lab solutions and reagents and will have the opportunity to contribute to establishing new research directions in the lab. In addition, the candidate will order and maintain sufficient lab supplies to ensure that all experiments conducted in the lab are efficiently executed. Good organizational and communication skills and the ability to work as a part of a team are required.

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?

Responsibilities*

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to: 

Required Qualifications*

Research Lab Tech Associate: High school diploma or Assoc Degree and 0-1 year experience is required. A Bachelor's Degree in a Basic Science or related field is preferred. 

Research Lab Tech Intermediate: HS Diploma or Assoc Degree and 1-3 years' experience is required. A Bachelor's Degree in a Basic Science or related field is preferred. 

Required for both levels of the Research Tech position: 

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.

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