Research Laboratory Technician Associate

Job Summary

The Division of Rheumatology is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Research Technician to support translational research focused on autoimmune diseases, with an emphasis on systemic sclerosis. The successful candidate will work in a collaborative research environment and contribute to a wide range of molecular, cellular, and animal studies aimed at understanding disease mechanisms and developing new therapeutic approaches.

• Maintain and culture primary cells and established cell lines for laboratory experiments.
• Perform RNA isolation, cDNA synthesis, and quantitative real-time PCR.
• Assess protein expression and signaling pathways using western blot analysis.
• Maintain rodent colonies and assist with in vivo animal studies.
• Conduct immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical, and histological staining of cells and tissues.
• Acquire and analyze microscopy images using fluorescence microscopy.
• Prepare samples and perform ELISA assays, including operation of plate readers and data analysis.
• Assist with data collection, organization, and interpretation.
• Collaborate with laboratory members on research projects, help train new personnel, and mentor undergraduate students.
• Contribute to laboratory organization, equipment maintenance, and general laboratory operations.

• Bachelors degree in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• Hands-on experience with rodent handling, cell culture, histology, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, qRT-PCR, and western blotting.
• Experience performing ELISA assays and working with standard molecular biology techniques.
• Proficiency in data analysis software such as Graph Pad Prism and ImageJ, as well as Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research team.

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