Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Job Summary Highly motivated individual sought for a Research Lab Technician Intermediate position in a translational research laboratory in the Department of Surgery with principal investigators Dr. Lauren Krumeich and Dr. Gary Hammer. The candidate will focus on the immunologic response to adrenal tumors utilizing mouse models and human specimens. This position provides an opportunity to work closely with the principal investigators as well as a team of collaborative researchers.

We are considering candidates at all levels of experience and can adjust the position as appropriate, but the ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of bench research and murine experience.

• Cell culture techniques (maintaining established cell lines, cell transfection).
• Appropriate animal research techniques such as gender determination, proper handling and restraint of mice for routine procedures (e.g., physical examination, administration of medication), observation of mice for recognition of normal and abnormal physical and behavioral changes, anesthesia, euthanasia, and blood extraction.
• Immunohistochemical staining, RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, ELISA.
• Data logs, reagent ordering, general lab maintenance (waste disposal, cleaning), and overall smooth functioning of laboratory.

The applicant would be expected to demonstrate proficiency in these techniques within the first 2 weeks of hire.

• Education and Experience:
  
  Minimum Associate's degree and 1-2 years of experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student work experience.
• Applicant must be hard working, highly motivated, well organized, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Applicant must have excellent oral and written English communication skills, effective judgment and problem-solving skills, an ability to work as a team member with a wide variety of co-workers, efficient multi-tasking skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of basic laboratory experience.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.