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.

Mission Statement

The Life Sciences Institute explores biological processes, structures, and functions at the finest scale to create impact on a global scale. With a diverse community of inquisitive minds and exceptional tools, we are a catalyst for breakthrough discoveries.

More information on the Li and Wang lab can be found at: 

https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/peng-li-lab

https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/wenjing-wang-lab

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

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.

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

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 Leave

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.