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 Department of Human Genetics at Michigan Medicine is proud to be recognized as the first dedicated human genetics department in the United States. As one of nine basic science departments within the Medical School, our primary mission is to advance the fields of genetics and genomics through teaching and research, deepening our understanding of biology and human disease. Our department is also known for its vibrant community. We host annual social events, including a department picnic and a departmental retreat, fostering connections among faculty, staff, and students.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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

• Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, or another related area of study
• 2 years of undergraduate research experience
• Experience working with mouse model system
• Experience with PCR assays
• Experience with DNA sequencing and analysis
• Experience with cell culture
• Strong understanding of neurological disease
• 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

• 3 years or more of undergraduate wet lab experience
• Experience with worm (C. elegans) experimentation
• Experience in training students and others in lab safety and on the application of new techniques

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

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.