Research Laboratory Specialist Associate
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.
About the Role
The Dr. Sonya Wolf-Fortune Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) exceptional and experienced Research Laboratory Specialist Associate. As the selected candidate, you will work under the direct supervision of and receive training directly from Dr. Wolf-Fortune on projects investigating the molecular mechanisms linking chronic skin inflammatory conditions and metabolic dysfunction for novel pharmacologic development using a combination of in vitro and in vivo techniques.
Responsibilities
- Assist with laboratory management and maintenance including ordering, restocking reagents for the laboratory, and assist with completing lab documentation for safety inspections
- Maintenance and genotyping of mouse colonies
- Perform in vivo and in vitro experiments to interrogate regulation of intracellular signaling pathways driving metabolic dysfunction development
- Testing of biologics in translational model systems
- Molecular and histological analysis of mouse tissues, including genomic DNA PCR, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qPCR, protein localization or quantification by immunofluorescence analysis, Western or ELISA assay, and ChIP
- Responsible for writing certain components of manuscripts
- May co-author publications
- May assist in the training of new members of the team, including graduate and undergraduate students, on laboratory protocols and operations, and experimental procedures as well as provide assistance on experimentation
Requirements
- BS degree in Genetics or Biochemistry
- A minimum of 3 years metabolism lab experience
- Experience with processing adipose tissue for histology and cell isolation
- Must be comfortable working with laboratory mice
- Ability to document and communicate in a clear and timely manner
- Exceptional organizational skills and great attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about research and highly motivated to learn new technical skills, conduct research, and work as a team with other laboratory staff
Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Pharmacology (desired)
- Hands-on experience in cell culture (desired)
- Knowledge in adipose tissue function (desired)
About 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.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Schedule
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. 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.