Research Laboratory Tech Assoc - Term Limited

Research Laboratory Tech Associate - Term Limited

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.

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.

The Li Lab, now at the University of Michigan, develops innovative molecular and live cell-based therapeutics through synthetic biology, microbial engineering, and drug delivery. Research areas include engineering probiotics for intestinal diseases and cancer immunotherapy and studying oral microbiota-host interactions. The lab is supported by both internal and extramural funding sources.

• Coordinate with vendors for purchasing instruments
• Oversee daily lab operations including reagent procurement and inventory
• Manage IBC protocols for recombinant DNA, viral vectors, and human cell culture
• Lead IACUC protocol management and support inspections
• Act as lab safety officer, maintaining documentation for EHS inspections
• Support research using bacterial/mammalian cell culture, qPCR, and recombinant DNA techniques

• High‑school diploma or Associate's degree;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred in microbiology, molecular biology, or chemistry.
• Interest in technical aspects of cancer/rare disease diagnostics or therapeutics.
• Familiarity with lab equipment (centrifuges, microscopes, etc.).
• Strong organizational and independent work skills.
• Willingness to learn new techniques as needed.

• Experience with molecular cloning, flow cytometry, immunoassays, cell/organoid culture
• Strongly preferred: animal model experience.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

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

This is an onsite position—5 days per week.

This is a one-year term‑limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and funding. At the end of the term, your appointment will terminate and you will not be eligible for RIF benefits. This appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.