Research Laboratory Tech Sr

The University of Michigan is seeking a candidate for a laboratory research position. A cover letter is required for consideration and should address your specific interest in the position and outline relevant skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory experiments including mammalian cell culture, molecular and cellular biology techniques, extracellular vesicle/particle isolation, biomaterial preparation, biochemical assays, and sample processing according to established protocols.
• Conduct animal studies including animal handling, breeding, genotyping, dosing, monitoring, tissue collection, necropsy, and preparation of samples for downstream analyses in accordance with approved animal protocols.
• Manage and maintain laboratory animal colonies, including breeding coordination, animal identification, record keeping, health monitoring, genotyping organization, and communication with animal care staff.
• Perform experimental analyses including flow cytometry, histology, immunostaining, microscopy imaging, image analysis, and quantitative assessment of biological samples.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and maintain experimental data, laboratory records, electronic notebooks, and research databases; prepare figures, summaries, and reports for research projects.
• Maintain laboratory operations including reagent preparation, inventory management, ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, quality control, and compliance with laboratory safety procedures.
• Participate in laboratory meetings, research training, protocol documentation, regulatory compliance activities, and assist with onboarding and training of new laboratory personnel.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in biomedical sciences or engineering fields and a minimum of 1 or 2 years of full-time wet laboratory research experience.
• Adequate attendance record, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail skills.

Work Locations

This position is located at the School of Dentistry at the NCRC Bldg at 2800 Plymouth Rd Ann Arbor, MI.

Additional Information

• This is a 1 year term limited apt with the possibility of extension based on funding/performance.
• The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• The Application Deadline is not specified in the job posting.
• 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.