Research Lab Specialist Intermediate

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 laboratory studies the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer, with a particular focus on host-microbe interactions. The candidate will support ongoing research aimed at understanding how microbial and immune factors contribute to intestinal inflammation, disease progression, and cancer development. The position involves both immunology- and microbiology-based research approaches, including the use of mouse models, and requires active participation in experimental design, execution, data evaluation, and interpretation.

The candidate will have an active role in the design, execution, and evaluation of laboratory research studies focused on host-microbe interactions in gastrointestinal disease. Responsibilities include conducting immunology and microbiology experiments; performing studies using mouse models; collecting, organizing, and analyzing experimental data; evaluating research outcomes; troubleshooting experimental procedures; and contributing to the optimization and development of laboratory protocols. The candidate will maintain accurate and detailed experimental records and will assist with the organization and maintenance of laboratory research materials, reagents, cultures, samples, and equipment as needed.

The individual will also participate in laboratory meetings and scientific discussions. An important component of the position is training and supporting new laboratory members. The candidate will teach experimental techniques, laboratory procedures, and appropriate research practices to new staff, students, and trainees and will provide guidance in the proper execution of established protocols.

• Bachelors degree
• 4-5 years of experience in related field
• Relevant academic or laboratory training in biomedical science or a related discipline is required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted, including relevant undergraduate and graduate student work experience

• Masters or Doctoral degree preferred.
• Previous research experience in biomedical research (e.g., immunology, microbiology, cell biology, animal disease models) is preferred.
• Experience conducting laboratory experiments independently and contributing to experimental design, troubleshooting, data analysis, and interpretation is desirable.

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.

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

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is primarily laboratory-based and requires onsite work to conduct experimental studies, maintain research activities, and support animal-based research. The position involves work with mouse models and may involve biological materials and microorganisms under applicable institutional laboratory safety requirements.

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