Research Laboratory Tech Sr

About the role

The Advanced Biotherapeutics Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan seeks a full-time Research Laboratory Tech Senior to support interdisciplinary research at the interface of synthetic biology, microbiology, immunology, cancer biology, and engineered live biotherapeutics.

Responsibilities

• Perform and support routine molecular biology experiments such as PCR, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, plasmid preparation, cloning support, bacterial transformation, colony screening, and genotyping;
• Maintain bacterial strains, plasmids, and organized sample inventories;
• Absorb bacterial culture and prepare reagents and media;
• Support mouse colony documentation, periodic genotype verification, and breeder-health record coordination under approved protocols and institutional guidance;
• Assist with sample collection, processing, labeling, storage, and data organization;
• Maintain accurate lab notebooks, shared records, and inventory databases;
• Place and track orders, receive/unpack supplies, organize common lab areas, and help maintain equipment/service records;
• Support compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and animal research procedures;
• Work collaboratively with the PI, senior research staff, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering, molecular biology, biochemistry, and 1-2 years' experience;
• Careful attention to detail;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Ability to work independently after training and as part of a team;
• Willingness to learn new laboratory methods;
• Commitment to accurate documentation and safe laboratory practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience with molecular biology, bacterial culture, PCR/qPCR, cloning, mouse colony record keeping, genotyping, BSL-2 laboratory practices, ordering/inventory systems, and/or research laboratory operations.

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.

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.

Additional Information

• This is an onsite position-5 days per week.
• This is a one-year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based upon need and funding.
• At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits.
• This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.