"Research Lab Specialist"

Perform research to harness the powerful reactivity and selectivity of chemistry that exists in nature to develop new tools and approaches for creating biologically interesting and beneficial molecules; synthesize organic compounds; plan and perform molecular biology experiments, including bacterial cell culture, protein expression and purification, PCR amplification, and routine restriction-based cloning; write grant applications and manuscripts for publication in professional journals; maintain and enforce safety throughout the research lab; maintain stocks of communal reagents, cell culture plates, media, competent cells, and lab chemicals; read current and relevant literature and attend relevant seminars/talks; purchase and maintain an up-to-date inventory of lab supplies and equipment; organize lab meetings; help onboard and offboard lab members; represent lab at meetings; maintain lab equipment & lab infrastructure; work closely with Principal Investigator and Grant Manager to ensure laboratory expenditures are charged to appropriate funding source; mentor students in the lab.

Master's in Biochemistry or related + 3 years biochemistry research lab experience in a higher education academic environment, including developing and conducting biochemical and cell-based assays of compounds and performing cell culture; lab management (safety and lab hygiene enforcement, ensuring compliance with EHS guidelines, inventory and purchasing in line with lab funding); use of high-throughput techniques; participation in manuscript and grant writing; and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.

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All applications for this position must be received by 11:59p Sunday, August 21st.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.