Research Lab Technician Senior

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Mission Statement

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.

Job Summary

This posting is for a position starting as a Research Technician Senior in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan.

Our laboratory uses high-dimensional immune phenotyping (flow and mass cytometry) to understand and treat heart disease. The successful candidate will become a member of a collaborative research lab involved in the identification and functional analysis of molecular factors contributing to inflammation and vascular disease. The position is focused on phenotyping in vivo models (not performing the in vivo models), tissue harvesting/processing, processing peripheral blood monocytes from clinical samples, flow/mass cytometry, and molecular biology (RNA/protein work).

Responsibilities*

• Expert completion of with cell culture, RNA and protein extraction.
• Expert analysis with cell cytometry, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy
• Comfortable with online project management tools and communication platforms
• Complete other experiments, as assigned
• Attend scheduled laboratory meetings
• Proof, draft, or prepare documents for investigators, sponsors, publications, or proposals
• Maintain detailed and accurate record of experiments
• Maintain a well-organized inventory of materials
• Place order requests with Internal Medicine Purchasing team
• Analyze data for publications, under the direction of the PI
• Communicate effectively with project team and laboratory leadership
• Communicate with Procurement as needed related to orders and to resolve issues
• Communicate with the Division pre-award and post-award staff as needed
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelor's degree in a health science discipline is required, with advanced degree/training preferred.
• The flexibility to be able to conduct experiments over some weekends.
• Experience with phenotyping animal models, immunology techniques, RNA/protein protocols, cell culture, and molecular biology techniques is required.
• Previous experience in a bench science research laboratory is required
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation, and Team Collaboration
• The ability to communicate effectively using online project management and communication platforms is required.

Desired Qualifications*

• A background in immunology and/or vascular biology is preferred but not required.
• Experience with the phenotyping of animal models (cell isolation and organ processing) and immune (flow and/or mass cytometry) phenotyping is preferred but not required.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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

Modes of Work

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.