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

The research laboratory of Dr. Anthony Rosenzweig in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI is in search of a Research Technician Intermediate to help support the Rosenzweig Laboratory team. The laboratory is situated in the heart of Michigan Medicine at the North Campus Research Complex in a newly renovated laboratory building within steps of a multitude of research resources, easy access to collaborators, and animal facilities. The laboratory research focuses on cardiac physiology and disease, interested in understanding how exercise protects the heart against heart failure.

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*

• Animal handler- Assist postdoctoral fellows with the maintenance and care of mouse colonies for diet mice.
  • Perform animal training, testing, and harvest animal tissues. 
  • Oversee the running wheel cages and software.
• Benchwork - preparing tissues in cassettes for histology, assist postdoctoral fellows perform experiments as needed
  • Assist lab members in carrying out standard experimental procedures. (cell culture, PCR, Western Blots)
  • Assist in establishment of primary cardiac myocyte cell cultures
• Safety manager for the lab - attending BI safety meetings, performing monthly safety checks, disposing of hazardous waste, helping the lab function more sustainably, making safety tips to pin on the board, maintaining the chemical inventory.
• General housekeeping for the lab - making sure the shelves are stocked with the commonly used items. Autoclaving water for the incubators, tubes, pipet tip boxes/filling them with new tips, sending glassware for cleaning/autoclaving. 
  • Placing, tracking and receiving orders when needed as backup for the laboratory manager

Required Qualifications*

• High school diploma or Associate's degree and 1-3 years experience, preferable in cardiovascular research lab experience
• The position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong work ethic who is very detailed oriented
• Ability to function independently and as a team member is a team setting
• Reasonable knowledge of methods used for the care of animals and laboratory practices
• Some knowledge of animal research, colony management and breeding procedures and practices
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and the animal care facility team
• Experience using Quartzy for order tracking, processing and supply management
• Experience with laboratory SOPs and laboratory safety management best practices

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in with specialization in animal science or a related field.  

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/AA Statement

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