How to Apply

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.

Summary

The Rui lab in the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology is seeking a highly motivated and detail orientated Research Lab Tech Associate who works well independently for a basic research position.

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*

Research programs cover obesity, type 2 diabetes, and liver diseases, using conditional knockout mice, primary hepatocytes and adipocytes, and manipulations of hypothalamic neural circuits. The responsibility includes, but is not limited to, routine lab managing, mouse colony maintenance, assisting postdoc fellows/Ph.D students with their projects, and independent experimentations using mice and cell cultures.

Required Qualifications*

•  1) >3 years of lab research experience
•  2) sufficient experience in metabolic analyzes in mice
•  3) sufficient experience in cell cultures, immunoblotting, and immunostaining

Research Lab Tech Associate: 

• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree and 0-1 years’ experience required.

Research Lab Tech Intermediate: 

• HS Diploma or Assoc Degree and 1-3 years’ experience required. 

Research Lab Tech Senior: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology/Biochemistry/ Physiology and 1-2 years’ experience required.

Desired Qualifications*

• A two-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is desired but not required.

Associate and Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology/ Biochemistry/ Physiology or related field preferred.

Work Schedule

M-F days 

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.  This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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