Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

The Shea Lab at the University of Michigan, led by Dr. Lonnie Shea, operates at the forefront of regenerative medicine, immune engineering, and precision health. Our interdisciplinary approach leverages biomaterials with drug and gene delivery to direct tissue growth or regeneration, including islet transplantation for diabetes therapy and nerve regeneration for treating paralysis. In immune engineering, we aim to modulate unwanted immune responses in conditions such as autoimmune diseases, allergies, inflammation, and allogeneic cell transplantation. Our precision health research focuses on early disease detection strategies, including cancer and autoimmunity, employing novel systems biology methods to understand tissue function and disease progression at the molecular level.

Responsibilities

• Lab Operations and Maintenance: Ensuring the lab is well-stocked and equipment is maintained, managing chemical waste, and keeping the lab organized and compliant with safety standards.
• Research Support: Assisting with cryosectioning, histological analysis, cell culture, animal work, and maintaining high standards across lab operations through technique training.
• Administrative and Support Tasks: Organizing meetings, coordinating onboarding and offboarding processes for lab members, and enforcing safety training and compliance.
• Additional Duties: Managing scheduling and logistics, preparing aliquots of common stocks, and ensuring a contamination-free environment through regular incubator sterilization and mycoplasma testing.
• Demonstrating strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with lab technology and software, and capability to train new members in basic lab techniques.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences, or equivalent work experience in cellular and molecular biology.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated responsibility and productivity, with a track record of punctuality, organization, and self-motivation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in or knowledge of histology and immunostaining, and animal handling and care techniques.
• Experience working with rodents.
• Experience with cell culture.
• Proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and GraphPad Prism.

Benefits

• 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.

This is an onsite position, 5 days per week. Note: This is a one year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and funding.