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.

Join an active translational research laboratory within the Division of Urologic Oncology focused on liquid biopsy circulating tumor cells.  Our group seeks to understand the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression and to develop new predictive/prognostic biomarkers of prostate cancer. The group features resources and opportunities for an individual to learn traditional molecular and cell biology techniques, assay development, data management, and clinical project development within a cross-disciplinary team. The candidate will work primarily with senior laboratory personnel to assist and collaborate with researchers within the laboratory and beyond.

Independent intake and processing of study blood samples, tracking of associated clinical variables, data organization, general lab organization including maintenance, management, and ordering/pickup of supplies, sample storage tracking, and participation in laboratory meetings. Help optimize organization of patient samples. Maintain detailed experimental records and protocols. Walk to pickup samples from a limited number of MM sites. Travel to external sites is not required. 

• High School diploma or Associates Degree.
• One to two years wet lab-based experience.
• Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to record-keeping detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics or related field.
• Experience in a molecular biology and/or biochemistry research laboratory.
• Familiarity with blood-based sample processing

The work schedule is Monday-Friday with 8 hour work days. Flexibility with schedule start and end times may be needed to accommodate arrival of samples during week days. No weekends.

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.

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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.