Research Lab Specialist Associate

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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 Frankel Cardiovascular Center Cell Regeneration Core is a dynamic laboratory that aids the University of Michigan community in advancing their research using stem cell-derived models. We are a team of stem cell scientists, and we tailor our expertise to perform cutting-edge experiments and develop new disease models on demand for PIs and trainees from medicine, bioengineering, pharmacology, public health, and more. We are located at the beautiful and spacious North Campus Research Complex on the Northeast side of Ann Arbor. Come join our team and help to advance discoveries in Medicine using human-induced pluripotent stem cells.

Responsibilities*

• Perform stem cell culture, maintenance, and stem cell differentiation.
• Perform more complex experimental procedures such as optical mapping, Q-PCR, western blots, immunofluorescence, microscopy and image analysis.
• Execute designated experiments and perform basic data translation and interpretation.
• Assist in some report writing.
• Responsible for managing purchases, consumables inventory, and completing lab documentation for safety inspections.
• Greater autonomy in conducting and assisting in the design of phases of research projects.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree
• 1-3 years of experience

Desired Qualifications*

• PhD degree
• 1-2 years of experience
• Post-doctorate in a related area

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.

Work Schedule

Pluripotent stem cells maintenance and differentiation require constant attention for successful completion of projects and due to the nature of these cells, weekend work rotation is expected.

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 Reporting 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 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.