Research Technician Senior

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 the skills and experiences that directly relate to it. Please include your resume after the cover letter.

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan has a position opening for a Research Technician. This is a one year term appointment, expected to continue based on funding availability and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. This will be a hybrid position with the majority of time on site.

The Svoboda Lab is seeking a full time Research Laboratory Technician to pursue research on environmental exposures, epigenetics, and cardiovascular health. The Svoboda lab investigates the effects of chemical exposures on cardiac differentiation, development, and function using cultured cell lines, stem cells, and animal models. Exposures under investigation include chemicals such as phthalates (e.g. DEHP, DINP, DBP), heavy metals (lead, arsenic), and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The lab is particularly interested in how biological sex influences chemical toxicity and cardiovascular outcomes. Mechanisms of interest include altered cardiac electrophysiology, metabolic programming, and epigenetic effects. 

1. Planning and execution of research experiments in mice and human induced pluripotent stem cells and cardiomyocytes with minimal supervision.
2. Analysis of data using statistical software as well as data interpretation, adjusting experimental plans as new data are generated and the objectives of the project shift.
3. Providing recommendations to the PI about next steps.
4. Presenting data at local and national meetings and leading manuscript preparation.
5. Carrying out general lab duties, including troubleshooting and optimization of experimental protocols, managing inventory and regulatory compliance, training and mentoring new personnel.

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or other related sciences and at least 1 year experience working in stem cell research. Master's degree strongly desired. 

Ability to work independently and lead 1-2 research projects essential. 

Experience with data management and analysis in a software such as SAS, R, etc highly desired.

Excellent oral and written communication skills essential.