Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)
Job ID
281045
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Mode of Work
Onsite
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I (TEMP)
Appointing Department
PHARMACY Medicinal Chemistry
Posting Begin Date
07/31/2026
Posting End Date
09/29/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Nonexempt

How to Apply

 

To apply, please submit the application and also send CV to Terra Sztain tsztain@umich.edu

Job Summary

 

The Sztain Laboratory seeks a highly motivated Laboratory Technician to join our research team studying drug resistance, antiviral design, and sequence-structure-function relationships.

Position Details:

  • Temporary, hourly appointment. 

  • Opportunity for extension or longer-term employment based on performance, project needs, and funding availability. 

  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Required Qualifications*

 
  • Bachelor's degree in medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. 

  • At least 1 year of hands-on experience with recombinant protein expression and purification. 

  • Experience with protein quality control methods, including SDS-PAGE and FPLC. 

  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate laboratory records. 

Desired Qualifications*

 
  • Experience with biochemical assays (e.g., FRET-based assays). 

  • Experience with biophysical techniques (e.g., differential scanning calorimetry, DSC). 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research laboratory. 

Modes of Work

 

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.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.