Research Lab Specialist Senior

Responsibilities

• Designs research projects and experiments on the cell biology of RNA virus infection, in collaboration with the principal investigator
• Independently performs experiments using standard molecular biology, virology, and cell biology techniques
• Interprets the results of experiments and modifies subsequent experiments and strategy, in collaboration with the principal investigator when needed
• Writes manuscripts for publications, prepares figures for grant submissions, and presents laboratory data at group meetings
• Collaborates with research personnel within the laboratory and with other laboratories on research projects
• Supervises a research technician and/or undergraduate researchers
• Organizes laboratory inventories (e.g. plasmids, cell lines, antibodies, viral stocks)
• Keeps track of commonly used items and ordering supplies for the laboratory
• Maintains overall laboratory organization and cleanliness
• Writes, revises, and implements standard operating procedures for laboratory equipment, chemicals and research protocols with supervision from principal investigator

• Masters degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required
• 5-6 years of related experience is required
• Supervisory and financial management experience required

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.