Research Lab Specialist Inter

Job Summary

A full time research specialist position is available in the Kaczorowski lab in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan Kaczorowski Lab (umich.edu). We are seeking a laboratory specialist with experience in mouse colony management, rodent handling and behavior techniques to work on several exciting projects involving rodent modeling of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease.

Responsibilities*

The successful applicant serves as the labs research colony manager, responsible for overseeing transgenic mouse colonies and participating in various aspects of animal care, including handling, conducting behavior assays, genotyping, and weaning. Additionally, this position will mentor undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians in the lab, providing training and guidance as needed. We are looking for someone that has the aptitude to learn new techniques, works well with others, and possesses strong critical thinking skills.

• Facilitate day to day research laboratory operations involving weaning and submitting genotyping plates to Transnetyx.
• Serve as the point of contact for biannual IACUC inspections, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Manage the laboratorys LIMBS system, RockStep's Climb Platform ensuring accurate tracking and identification of metadata associated with research activities.
• Facilitate animal research by the faculty, students, and postdocs in the lab and assist when needed.
• Coordinate with the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) and research team.
• Maintain mouse colonies, including supervision of genotyping and genetic crosses.
• Onboard and train users in lab protocols, equipment operation and standard techniques.
• Participate in periodic research discussions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, according to research or lab needs.

Required Qualifications*

Experience:

• At least 3 years of hands on experience as a mouse colony manager.

• At least 6 years of direct experience with mouse handling, including weaning, genotyping, routine cage maintenance, and health monitoring.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a veterinary science or similar scientific field.

Desired Qualifications*

• Proficiency with excel (training is provided).

• Experience with laboratory management systems.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.