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.

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

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

Lab Management Duties:

Perform monthly inspections. Prepare for annual inspections. Ensure the lab remains in compliance with University, state, and federal laboratory safety regulations. Coordinate proper waste disposal according to University standards. Manage the mouse colony using online software and ensure husbandry tasks are performed efficiently. Perform necessary genotyping and husbandry tasks (ear tagging, weaning, setting up breeding cages). Establish and maintain workflows. Learn and train lab members in various techniques and procedures. Routinely monitor lab inventory and organize and order supplies. Schedule lab meetings and activities. Coordinate routine maintenance of lab equipment. Communicate with sales representatives as needed for supply/equipment acquisition. Maintain lab records including but not limited to training, inventory, safety regulations. Maintain accurate chemical inventory in compliance with University standards. Assist in financial reconciliation. Assist in hiring new lab personnel.

Technician Duties:

Develops, designs, and conducts research projects. Assist in data collection. Dissect and process tissue (including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy,
and in situ hybridization). Maintain detailed records of all experiments and data via online servers. Analyze data. Attend weekly lab meetings. Interpret and implement research methodology with PI supervision. Assist in manuscript preparation. Provide ideas for improvement when relevant. Identify problems and limitations and recommend solutions.

BS degree in neuroscience, biology, or related field. 1 to 3 years related experience.   Experience in training other personnel.  Excellent attention to detail, ability to organize schedules and processes, ability to communicate clearly and effectively, ability to take initiative, to work autonomously, and to remain self-motivated, ability to prioritize tasks, ability to coordinate a small team and delegate tasks, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ability to work in a team. Curiosity, positive attitude, compassion, and willingness to learn and willingness to work with animals.

MS degree in neuroscience, biology, or related field. Previous managerial/leadership experience. Previous laboratory experience. Previous experience managing mouse colony. Previous knowledge and experience with U of M policies and procedures. 

This position is located at the School of Dentistry at 1011 North University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109.

This is a one-year term limited appointment, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and continued available 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 opportunity/affirmative action employer.