Research Laboratory Tech Assoc - Tong Lab

How to Apply

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.

• Lab maintenance including ordering reagents/supplies, safety training/inspection, equipment upkeep/repair, waste management, and organizing social events in the lab.
• Maintain mouse colonies and genotyping mice with tail DNA.
• Feed mice with custom-made diets. Dissect mice and measure body weight and metabolites in serum and tissue samples. Prepare/stain tissue sections for lipid or collagen content.
• Create plasmid constructs for in vitro and in vivo manipulation of target genes.
• Teach undergrad students a variety of molecular techniques including gel making, DNA/RNA extraction, reverse transcription, subcloning, qPCR, gel electrophoresis, and immunoblotting.

• B.A. in Biology
• 1-2 years of lab research experience

• In-depth knowledge of molecular biology, metabolism, and mouse genetics
• Demonstrated excellent technical capabilities in handling experiments in both molecular biology and animal studies independently

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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.