Research Lab Specialist Inter

Job Summary

The lab technician will support research focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms that drive prostate cancer progression, identifying novel therapeutic targets, and developing new therapeutic modalities for prostate cancer treatment. The technician will perform molecular and cell biology experiments, assist with plasmid construction and functional assays, support in vivo therapeutic studies, and help process tumor and tissue samples for downstream molecular and immune profiling.

This role will contribute to projects involving PROTAC degraders, DALTACs, and combination strategies with immunotherapy.

The candidate should have hands-on experience in molecular biology, cell biology, and in vivo studies. Relevant technical expertise should include qPCR, Western blotting, mammalian cell culture, plasmid construction, basic cloning, sample preparation, and routine laboratory data analysis.

A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required along with 4-5 years of experience for the Intermediate level and 1-3 years for the Associate level.

Extensive experience with in vivo tumor models is strongly preferred, particularly mouse handling, tumor measurement, drug treatment, tissue collection, and sample processing. Experience with syngeneic prostate cancer models, immune profiling, flow cytometry, or immunotherapy-related studies would be a strong plus. Master’s degree in biology or related field.

• 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.