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 Research Laboratory Specialist will serve as the laboratory manager, overseeing day-to-day lab operations, animal colony maintenance, and surgical procedures. Responsibilities include coordinating experimental schedules, managing inventory and supply orders, and ensuring compliance with animal care and safety regulations. The position requires hands-on technical skills in rodent surgery and postoperative care, as well as strong organizational and communication abilities to support research staff and trainees. 

At Michigan Engineering, we develop the talent and technologies that move society forward and serve our state and national interests. Through discovery and innovation, we create the foundational knowledge and practical technologies to solve not only today's most pressing challenges, but also power industries and change lives. Our programs and community are designed to promote personal well-being and achievement - enabling everyone to unlock their potential and contribute with confidence.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave
   

• Leading experimental research (design, execution, data collection and processing), statistical analysis, presentation of data to the PI and team members. 
• Developing new skills when required and seeking out experts.
• Administrative work, including orders, EHS, lab maintenance, etc., in coordination with the team members.
• Train members in laboratory techniques and review results. Manages animal colony, follows up, and performs surgeries.
• Manage the laboratory's IBC protocol to ensure safe usage of recombinant vectors.
• Manage multiple IACUC protocols (involving rodents) and serve as the point of contact for biannual
• IACUC inspections.
• Serve as the laboratory's safety officer, maintaining all required documentation for annual EHS inspections.

This position requires a BS or MS, preferably in microbiology, molecular biology, bioengineering, chemistry, or a related discipline.

3 to 5 years of related experience.
 

Prior research experience with animal work, including:
Surgeries
Breeding
Microsurgeries
Necropsy

Experience with tissue processing and various techniques such as:
Immunohistochemistry/fluorescence
Confocal imaging

Must be a team player, demonstrating flexibility, positivity, and respectfulness.
Willingness to learn new techniques.
Ability to rapidly learn new techniques by seeking out the expertise of others and building collaborations.
Strong open communication skills with team members and the Principal Investigator (PI).
Demonstrates flexibility.
Excellent attendance record.

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 is an onsite position-5 days per week.

**Note: This is a one year term-limited position with the possibility of extension based on need and funding.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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.