Research Technician Intermediate

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Job Summary

A research laboratory in the Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong scientific approach and excellent organizational skills to fill our open Research Technician position. The candidate will contribute to research focused on lung epithelial biology tissue regeneration and mechanisms of disease through maintenance of cell cultures, data collection, analysis, and record keeping. The position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative research environment, gain experience with state-of-the-art methods, and contribute to projects with direct translational value to lung health.

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.

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 worlds 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.

Benefits

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

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include:

• Three-dimensional cell culture of lung tissues as organoids
• Confocal microscopy
• Immunohistochemistry
• DNARNA isolation and RT-qPCR analysis
• Maintaining research reagents and maintaining detailed records of laboratory procedures
• The candidate will also have the opportunity to assist in the preparation of research papers and meeting presentations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or associates degree, and at least 2 years of experience, which can include undergraduate part-time laboratory work in cell culture and standard molecular biology techniques
• Demonstrated ability to perform multi-task and develop solutions to basic technical problems
• Strong attention to detail to tightly follow laboratory procedures and maintain accurate records
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Minimum 1-year commitment with occasional weekend work required
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in the life sciences
• Experience in three-dimensional culture of lung cells
• Working knowledge of lung biology
• Record of contribution to publications

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.