Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Associate

at  University of Michigan

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.

JOB SUMMARY

A Research Lab Technician position is available in the laboratories of Dr. Peng Li and Dr. Wenjing Wang at the Life Sciences Institute of the University of Michigan. We are looking for an organized individual with a background in molecular biology and neurobiology to apply novel chemical tools in in vivo mouse model. You will perform rodent surgeries and histological analysis to examine the application of novel genetic tools in mouse models. You will report directly to both Dr. Peng Li and Dr. Wenjing Wang and will work full-time onsite.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• High School Diploma or Associate’s degree
• Minimum of six months prior laboratory experience;
• Minimum of six months in basic molecular biology (e.g. DNA gel electrophoresis and DNA purification)
• Minimum of six months experience in mouse handling

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

• Bachelor’s degree (or expected graduate) in Biology or related majors (e.g., Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry);
• Prior experience in the following (>6 months):
• Rodent surgeries (e.g., stereotaxic injection);
• Rodent behavioral essays;
• Mouse perfusion and tissue harvest;
• Cryosectioning;
• Immunofluorescence;
• Confocal imaging.

RESPONSIBILITIES*

Experimental tasks will include:

• Participate or lead an independent research project, that will include the following: stereotactic injection, in vivo drug treatment, breathing responses, tissue harvest and processing, and cryosectioning
• Perform surgeries and behavioral assays on mice;
• Conduct immunofluorescence and confocal imaging;

Non-experimental tasks will include:

• Help manage animal surgery space
• Organizing animal surgery records

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leav