Research Lab Specialist Senior - Administrative

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.

The Deininger lab's expertise is translational research in leukemia, specifically the biology of myeloid malignancies and the development of molecular targeted therapies. We strive to understand the molecular mechanisms allowing leukemia cells to survive treatment and use this knowledge to develop more effective and less toxic therapies. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to research, straddling genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and biomedical engineering, with one goal: improving the lives of patients affected by leukemia.

We are proud of our vibrant, diverse, and inclusive team of scientists who strive to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of myeloid malignancies.

This is a term limited position that may be underfilled at the Research Lab Specialist Intermediate level.

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.

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

Core Project and Research Operations Support:

• Serve as a central coordinator for multiple ongoing research projects, ensuring alignment of timelines, deliverables, and documentation across basic, translational, and clinical efforts.
• Track project milestones, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively communicate status updates to project leads (Dr. Cruz Rodriguez and Dr. Deininger).
• Facilitate coordination between laboratory‑based research, clinical collaborators, and external partners to support efficient project execution.

Grants, Contracts, and Funding Support:

• In conjunction with the pre‑award team, provide administrative and organizational support for grant submissions and progress reports, including NIH and foundation awards in coordination with institutional guidelines.
• Assist with preparation and formatting of non‑scientific grant components (e.g., biosketches, CVs, resources, facilities, letters of support).
• Support figure preparation, organization, and editing for grant submissions in collaboration with scientific leaders.
• Track grant deadlines, reporting requirements, and funding periods across multiple awards.
• In conjunction with the pre‑award team, assist with industry contracts and sponsored research agreements.

Publications and Manuscript Management:

• Coordinate manuscript submission processes, including journal‑specific formatting, submission portals, revisions, and correspondence.
• Track manuscript timelines, reviewer comments, and revision deadlines.
• Assist with preparation of non‑scientific submission materials (cover letters, author information, disclosures).

Clinical and Translational Research Coordination:

• Support development and organization of clinical trial related documents and protocols in collaboration with clinical investigators.
• Coordinate interactions with clinical…