"Lab Specialist"

Posted: 20-Sep-25

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 267126

To be considered, a cover letter (1-2 pages) and full CV are required. The cover letter must be the leading page of your CV and should: Specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position and outline your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is searching for an independent, organized, and highly-motivated Research Laboratory Specialist Associate to join Dr. Cindy Hsu's laboratory. Dr. Hsu is an emergency medicine/critical care physician-scientist and the Division Chief of Critical Care in the Department of Emergency Medicine who strives to improve the outcome of cardiac arrest patients by transforming how we translate innovative therapies from large animal models to clinical care. Your role will be to assist with translational research projects that focus on testing novel therapies or devices in cardiac arrest large animal models. This position provides ample opportunities for professional growth through skill acquisitions, scientific publications, and mentorship.

As a Research Specialist, you will be a vital member of a growing multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Hsu. You will also work closely with several research faculty and staff within the Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research & Innovation on other clinically-relevant large animal models including cardiac arrest, hemorrhagic shock, traumatic brain injury, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and septic shock. This position may require some overnight shifts.

Starting salaries will vary depending upon the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Research experiments (50%):

• Consistently perform highly complex surgical procedures for physiological monitoring of swine and a wide variety of biological sample collection/testing
• Maintain detailed and accurate post-operative records and provide medical support to the animals as needed
• Organize and conduct perfusion and histological processing of tissue samples
• Interact professionally and collaboratively with all members of the research team

Laboratory operations (20%):

• Create and maintain animal and experimental protocols
• Maintain laboratory equipment and documentation of lab safety for compliance
• Other tasks may include autoclaving, ordering supplies, preparation of stock solutions, and preparing surgical trays

Data management and analysis (20%):

• Organize and maintain clear and accurate records of samples and data
• Assist with data processing, analyses, and presentation to faculty investigators at lab meetings on regular basis
• Assist with the creation of tables, charts, and graphs for lab meetings, publications, and grant proposals

Others responsibilities (10%):

• As assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in biological science with at least 1-3 years of research experience
• Must work well independently and in a group, have excellent organizational and time management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, be detail-oriented and able to keep accurate records, and able to multitask
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 4+ years research experience
• Experience in veterinary medicine, surgery, and post-operative large animal care (especially swine) is highly desired
• Experience as an EMT or paramedic is highly desired
• Have a strong interest in cardiac arrest and critical care research with self-motivation for independent learning and enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise
• Additional experience with basic histology or cellular/molecular biology techniques are desired
• Desire to learn complex data management skills

40 hours/week, some night shifts require. Full time Monday thru Friday 8am-5pm with the potential for after hours depending on the project.