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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*Specific Classroom laboratories require the planning, scheduling, preparation, and distribution of materials and equipment, independently or with the aid of student employees. Keep laboratory space and preparation areas clean, usable, and EHS compliant. Use precision instruments, autoclaves and dishwashers, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, incubators, and more, to accomplish responsibilities.Work with faculty course instructors each semester to determine course needs, while keeping within budgetary limits. Use prepared lab experiment schedules and the University purchasing system to order, track, and store course materials, keeping within time and storage constraints. On occasion, the weekly schedule will need to be modified to accommodate early and late hours or a few weekend hours.Oversee the daily lab operations for one or more courses. Working with GSIs and faculty to achieve successful experimental goals. Troubleshoot problems encountered during lab classes. Assist GSIs in understanding and managing technical aspects of lab activities, accidents, fire alarms, or other EHS incidents. This includes assisting with lab schedules to accommodate unscheduled (make-up) lab activities.Regularly revise and update course manuals with information needed for staff to complete course preparations. This includes detailed protocols, lists of lab materials, storage locations, setup, take down, and any technical information.May manage one or more part-time student employees. This includes scheduling, EHS training, work accuracy oversight, lab skill training, and mentoring. This should include skill development with students in lab safety, lab protocols, and work ethics as tools to achieve the successful operation of course laboratory goals.Implement EHS regulations, including the use of PPE, equipment, and hazardous waste collection.An essential portion of this position includes working with faculty, GSI's, staff, and students to organize, as part of a team, the development, communication, and implementation of designated protocols for specific laboratory courses in the Program in Biology, EEB, MCDB, or the Program in Neuroscience.Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience in an area of Biology or other related biological science. 1-3 years of experience with materials preparation, basic biology methods, and chemistry techniques, plus computer skills are required; excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to work well under pressure, solve problems, and meet deadlines is essential. Must possess strong organizational skills and a willingness and ability to learn new laboratory techniques. Must be a team player with a willingness to work cooperatively to achieve common goals. Patience with people and ability to adapt to quickly changing circumstances including schedule changes.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience working with the operation of laboratory equipment including computer software; high level of interpersonal, email, and verbal communication skills; ability to work well under pressure, flexibility with a work schedule, including brief work on a Saturday/Sunday. The ability to solve problems and independence in meeting deadlines is essential. Experience working with and providing guidance to staff. Hands-on experience with basic lab techniques as well as knowledge of protein, RNA, DNA analysis, microbiology, vertebrate anatomy, genetics, botany, animal physiology, plant taxonomy, Drosophila melanogaster stock handling, or EHS is desirable.

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.

Additional Information

Please note that this is a 9-month recurring seasonal appointment. This position is an on-campus role. Don't think you meet all the qualifications, but still think you'd excel with us? Please apply! We want to hear from you.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

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Background Screening

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 are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.