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. Assist with research activities for faculty investigators who are studying the role of microbial communities in host health. With guidance from senior faculty and research personnel, the research laboratory technician will handle…
laboratory tasks related to research on Clostridiodes difficile and other healthcare-associated bacterial infections. The technician will work collaboratively with other team members as well as independently to fulfill the goals of the project. Conduct and assist in BSL2 mouse experiments, including working with various BSL2 organisms. Perform mouse tissue/sample collection. Process biologic samples in a high throughput fashion, including clinical samples and samples from mouse experiments. Will include coordination with clinical laboratories. Perform anaerobic culture for C. difficile , culture isolation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, DNA isolation and preparation for long-term storage. Performance of various high-throughput assays on samples (ELISA, Luminex, xCELLigence). High throughput PCR using a variety of in-house assays and robotics instruments. Preparation of media and stock solutions. Update and maintain project records and databases utilizing software such as Lab Archives, Redcap, and Freezerworks. Attendance at team meetings. Provide support with maintaining and monitoring mouse colonies. Perform mammalian cell culture maintenance. Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, biochemistry, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 1-3 years of experience is required. Demonstrated multi-tasking skills and ability to organize workload are essential. Strong interpersonal and both written and oral communication skills are critical. Past experience with molecular biology, microbiology, and rodent animal handling are required. Experience with computerized records and databases desirable. Candidate should possess a willingness to learn and develop additional skills. Previous experience with mammalian tissue culture and anaerobic microbiology is a plus. 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. 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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.