Research Lab Specialist Senior

Job Title

Running a laboratory project of his/her own

Scientific project oversight of others' projects

Scientific writing and project development

Collaborative Interactions

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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• 5-6 years of experience
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 KO technology is strongly preferred. (Molecular biology techniques required: chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP), PCR, primer design, cell culture, transfections, transductions, Western blots, cloning).
• Strong publication record.
• Proficient with computers specifically MS Office (which includes, Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint) and statistical analysis software.
• Knowledge of policy and regulations applicable to the laboratory, including but not limited to safety, animal and radiation.
• Technical proficiency, scientific creativity collaborative ability, and independent thinker.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with a high performing work group.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Must have excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills: both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team while being collaborative in resolving problems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and innovative processed quickly.
• Must possess energy and drive to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate complex scientific equipment and develop and troubleshoot complex experimental protocols.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive cross functional collaborations both internally and externally.
• Ability to analyze short and long term project needs.
• Ability to schedule, manage and coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desired Qualifications

• PhD strongly preferred.
• Experience with supervision or project management is strongly preferred.Expertise in epigenetics, genomics, and cancer biology are strongly preferred.
• Expertise with ChIP-seq RNA-seq and data visualization/analysis is strongly preferred.
• Experience with drug sensitivity/synergy analyses preferred.

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 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.