The Hays Laboratory in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking to bring on a Temporary Lab Assistant over the summer to assist with routine lab maintenance and lab set-up.  The selected individuals would work 20-25 hours per week with an hourly rate of $15 per hour.  The anticipated start date is early June 2026.

• Complete appropriate lab safety training
• Follow all instructions as directed by the PI or Lab Manager
• Dishwashing, media preparation, and buffers preparation
• Record data clearly in a lab notebook
• Share recorded data with PI
   

• Undergraduate student working towards a STEM degree
• Able to work well independently and as a group
• Willingness to work in a sterile environment with yeast
• Strong written communication skills
   

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.