Research Laboratory Tech Associate (Term Limited)

Summary

Established investigator looking to hire and train a full time research technician to assist senior lab staff in processing of human specimens for clinical research purposes. The technician will be trained in and expected to reliably perform: centrifugation, pipetting, DNA extraction, quantification, amplification and sequencing.

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 savings

Responsibilities*

• Laboratory processing of human specimens (blood, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, swabs).

• Keep lab notebook updated. Data collection, analysis, organization, and reporting to PI and senior lab staff.

• DNA extraction and processing for microbiome studies.

Required Qualifications*

• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree and 0-1 year experience required

• Candidates should have sufficient laboratory experience to be able to quickly learn new skills and protocols.

• Must possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Must be able to work independently after appropriate training.

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelor's Degree and undergraduate classes (e.g. molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, and immunology with laboratory components) are strongly preferred.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited appointment based on available 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.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250581

Working Title

Research Laboratory Tech Associate (Term Limited)

Job Title

Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Pulm./Critical Care

Posting Begin/End Date

6/18/2024 - 6/25/2024

Career Interest

Research

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