Job Summary

The lab of Dr. Kyoung Lee is seeking a highly motivated, organized individual for a full-time Research Lab Specialist Associate position in a basic research laboratory located in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Michigan Medical School. As the selected candidate you will work closely with the principle investigator on pancreatic cancer research using mouse and cell culture models.

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 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

Responsibilities*

Duties include but are not limited to:

Preparing general solutions, dishwashing and autoclaving
Maintaining lab inventory and ordering supplies/reagents
Maintaining and monitoring mouse colonies, and acting as an animal health contact
Collecting and processing mouse tissues
Injecting drugs to mice, and assisting mouse survival surgery
Performing mammalian cell culture
Performing standard molecular biology work, including DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, and immunostaining
Recording research results in a neat and timely manner

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Immunology, Cellular & Molecular Biology or a related discipline.
2+ years of experience in mouse handling/breeding, mouse disease models, mouse tissue collection, and injections (subcutaneous and intraperitoneal).
2+ years of biomedical laboratory research experience.

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications*

Proficiency in part or all of the following is preferred:

Fluorescence microscopy
Flow cytometry
Immunohistochemistry/Immunofluorescence
Mammalian cell culture

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 here.

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/AA Statement

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