We are seeking an entry level technician to join our NIH-sponsored Animal Phenotyping Core within the Michigan Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center (MMPC-Live).

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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

This candidate will be responsible for carrying out in-vivo and in-vitro physiology/pharmacology experiments in rodent models of metabolic disorders. He/she will be accountable for evaluating metabolic phenotypes in mice or rats, specifically for assessment of whole-body glucose and lipid metabolism using 3H- and 14C- labeled tracers and performing behavioral tests. This individual should have some hands-on experience in handling of rodents, including feeding, dosing, and performing husbandry.

The candidate will work closely with the lab manager and senior lab members to conduct research projects, collect data, and analyze results, and provide support for day-to-day housekeeping of the laboratory, experimental scheduling, and maintenance records of study protocol/equipment/facility, etc.

• BS degree in biology or related discipline is required. 
• A strong work ethic, excellent oral and written English communication skills, and the ability to work in teams are essential.
• Being able to work on occasional weekends will be required

M-F, 8 hour/days, with some weekends as needed.

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.

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.