"Research Lab Tech Lead / Research Lab Tech Sr."

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.

The Deininger labs expertise is translational research in leukemia, specifically the biology of myeloid malignancies and the development of molecular targeted therapies. We strive to understand the molecular mechanisms allowing leukemia cells to survive treatment and use this knowledge to develop more effective and less toxic therapies. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to research, straddling genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, pharmacology, and biomedical engineering, with one goal: improving the lives of patients affected by leukemia. We are proud of our vibrant, diverse, and inclusive team of scientists who strive to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of myeloid malignancies. 

• Develops, improves, and implements laboratory techniques and performs complex experiments or tests to contribute to the timely and accurate completion of the research projects including clear and complete records of all experimental work.
• Troubleshoots assays and customizes experimental tools to answer research questions.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, including application of basic bioinformatic tools and statistical models.
• Coordinates external and internal resources necessary for completion of research plan.
• Manage and coordinate all phases of complex in vivo research projects under scientific direction, including experimental planning and procedural execution.

Research Lab Tech Lead

• Bachelor degree required.
• 2-3 years of blood-related or leukemia-related research laboratory experience required.
• Strong background and profound knowledge in hematological malignancies is required.
• Experience working with mice models is required.

Research Lab Tech Senior

• Bachelor degree required
• 1-2 years of blood-related or leukemia-related research laboratory experience required.
• Strong background and profound knowledge in hematological malignancies is required.
• Experience working with mice models is required.

• Masters degree preferred.
• Experience in molecular and and/or cellular biology techniques preferred.
• Proficiency in rodent intravenous, intrafemoral, intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections and bone marrow transplant preferred.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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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.

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.