"Research Lab Specialist Assoc"

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.

A highly motivated Research Lab Specialist Associate is sought to serve as the Lab Manager for the Antonellis Lab at the University of Michigan Medical School. The laboratory studies the molecular mechanisms of human inherited diseases caused by mutations in a large family of ubiquitously expressed and essential genes.

The selected applicant will help to design, execute and analyze results from experiments related to defined research projects. This individual is expected to make scientific contributions, as well as interpret and analyze results. The position will focus heavily on worm and mouse model systems.

Experimental responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Design and perform PCR assays, restriction enzyme digests, and DNA sequencing analysis
• Clone DNA and propagate in bacteria
• Culture and transfect mammalian cells
• Perform Northern and Western blot analyses
• Perform fluorescence microscopy and luciferase assays, including data analysis
• C. elegans and mouse husbandry and experimentation
• Data analysis using a variety of software programs, and preparation of data for presentation
• Training of new lab members and functional supervision of undergraduate students

Non-experimental responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Purchasing lab supplies and equipment
• Managing lab safety program
• Maintenance of lab equipment
• Light weekend work feeding fish
• Compliance with University of Michigan safety and animal care regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in biology, genetics, or another related area of study
• 1 year of undergraduate research experience
• Experience working with worm and mouse model system
• Experience with worm (C. elegans) experimentation
• Experience with PCR assays
• Experience with DNA sequencing and analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety protocols including biological and chemical safety
• Experience analyzing research data and preparing data for presentations
• Ability and motivation to learn new experimental approaches and safety protocols, and analyze and present data
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years or more of undergraduate wet lab experience
• Experience in training students and others in lab safety and on the application of new techniques

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.