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Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator perform technical support to drive scientific research in the field of pediatric neuro-oncology. Participate in supervising junior research staff and support personal. 

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. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day 2:1 Match on retirement savingsResponsibilities*Independently implement technical procedures for assignments, including:Lead organization, collection, characterization of human samplesPerform molecular profiling (ddPCR, Nanopore, Ilumina) of human specimen samples and supervise/train lab members in these experimentsAssist in efforts to obtain CLIA certification of molecular assaysPerform lab administrative duties (supply ordering, record keeping, undergraduate student scheduling, lab maintenance and organizational scheduling) Participate in formulating research methods and suggest options for improving qualityAssist other team members in their projects Independently participate in academic authorship of manuscripts and grants related to lab work Make recommendations on best technical approaches to investigate a scientific problemIndependently implement technical procedures for assignments.Participate in laboratory meetingsResponsible for accurate record keeping Interact with collaborators as necessary to provide interpretation of study resultsCommunicate and make recommendations to other scientist in the team Train personnel in existing laboratory techniques and procedures, explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operation limitation and outcomes Required Qualifications*HS diploma or Assoc DegreeTwo years of directly related laboratory experience Exceptional work ethic in a highly competitive environment.Ability to communicate clearly the results of his/her experiments to other team members.Working knowledge of principles in molecular biology, microbiology and immunologyProficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and GraphPad Prism Familiarity with basic laboratory instrumentation and maintenance of laboratory equipment Proficient in record keeping A solid command of tissue culture and in conducting studies in a BSL-2 environment is necessaryA proved record in cellular and biochemical drug screening assays is required

 

Desired Qualifications*Bachelor?s Degree in a recognized field of science directly related to the positionExperience with brain tumor invitro experimental techniquesThree to five years of directly related laboratory experienceFamiliarity with University research administration policies and proceduresHands on skills and experience in immunological, biochemical and molecular techniques including isolation of primary cells, quantification of mRNA (qPCR). cloning, and protein expression, ELISA, western blotting, biochemical and cellular screening assays Bioinformatics, computer programming experience (R, Python)

 

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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.