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 Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate position is available in the Edwards Lab at the University of Michigan in the Department of Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB). We use a combination of developmental biology models including Xenopus (frog), mouse, and pluripotent stem cells, gene editing, and microscopy techniques to investigate the disease genetics and developmental biology of the trachea ("windpipe") and esophagus ("food pipe"). For more information visit https://edwards-lab.org.

Our group values teamwork, community, and intellectual growth. We are seeking a laboratory technician who will manage the lab's mouse colony and assist with ongoing experiments for the lab's mouse projects. Working under the guidance of Dr. Nicole Edwards, the Principal Investigator, the candidate will gain expertise in routine techniques including mouse colony management, genotyping, histology, immunostaining, and fluorescence microscopy. 

This position is ideal for a graduating college senior looking for full time work and looking to gain laboratory experience and skills. The start date for this position is no earlier than May 1^st, 2026.

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

Mouse colony management (70%)

Conduct routine mouse colony management responsibilities including:

• Mouse husbandry (breeding, weaning, identification)

• PCR genotyping

• Record-keeping

Research projects (30%)

Work in collaboration with the Principal Investigator to conduct experiments, collect data, and gain proficiency in the following techniques:

• Tissue processing for histology and immunofluorescence

• In situ hybridization

• Light and confocal microscopy

• HS diploma or Assoc Degree and 1-3 years' experience required.

• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills

• Must be comfortable handling and working with laboratory mice

• Bachelor's degree preferred, in relevant field (cell biology, biochemistry, physiology, etc.)

• Previous experience working in molecular biology labs

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.

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

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.