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.
Job Summary
The West Laboratory at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician Senior. Research in the West Lab focuses on breast cancer tumor progression and metastasis. We are focused on understanding how epithelial tissue becomes broken down to facilitate aggressive cancer cell behaviors. We combine mouse models of breast cancer, organoids, 3D cell and tissue culture, advanced microscopy techniques, and transcriptomic analyses with conventional cell and molecular biology approaches to reveal mechanisms underlying tumor progression and metastasis.
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.
Why Work at Michigan?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, including dental/vision
- Life insurance
- Maternity/Parental Leave
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
Research and Analysis (70%)
- Maintain mouse colony. This includes working hands-on with mice to perform genotyping, breeding/weaning, tumor monitoring, and maintaining an up-to-date census. (50%)
- Participate in and analyze cell and molecular biology experiments related to the lab's research interests, including tissue culture, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, DNA/RNA/Protein extractions, Western Blots, microscopy, cell/tissue processing and microscopy, cloning (Gibson and restriction enzyme based. This includes taking primary responsibility for some experiments and parts of larger projects. (20%)
Lab Support (30%)
- Order supplies and maintain the budget line items. (10%)
- Ensure our lab is operating effectively. (5%)
- Oversee equipment purchases, repairs, and maintenance. (3%)
- Comply with lab safety protocols. (3%)
- Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students for work with mice. (3%)
- Perform administrative work. (3%)
- Participate in the preparation of research proposals and manuscripts for publication. (3%)
Required Qualifications*
A bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of experience
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
Our position is term-limited for one year. There is a possibility for renewal depending on your performance and the availability of funding. You will be onsite in Ann Arbor, Biological Sciences Building.
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.
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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.