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 specifically address why you are interested in this position and how your experience and skills directly relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of this position.  The Michigan Neuroscience Institute is an inclusive workplace that encourages individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences to apply.

Please visit: https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/michigan-neuroscience-institute  for more information about the Institute.

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute was established in 1955 to bring together investigators from across the University of Michigan campus to probe the mysteries of the brain on a cellular, molecular, and behavioral level. Its 140 faculty and affiliate members seek to understand of the function and dysfunction of the human brain.

The Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at the University of Michigan is seeking a research lab tech senior to perform molecular and biochemical research, including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation & purification methods from small numbers of cells, PCR, library construction for RNA-seq, sequence analysis, and protein assays. Perform histological research, including Drosophila brain dissection, immunofluorescence, confocal imaging, and image quantification. Perform Drosophila genetics and behavioral experiments, including sleep and circadian rhythms assays and analysis. Perform cell culture work including maintenance of cell lines and transfection. Provide technical support to a range of research projects using various techniques including routine molecular and biochemical techniques.

This individual will also assist in laboratory management duties which will include but not be limited to assisting in the oversight of day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including some or all of the following:  supply ordering, personnel scheduling, and promoting compliance with lab safety requirements. Assist with procurement activities through handling and/or supervision of purchasing, receipt, and inventory of reagents, supplies, equipment, and services. Assist with supervision of undergraduate research assistants and involvement in lab, especially in the maintenance of Drosophila strains and production of food and reagents for Drosophila experiments. Assist as needed with the maintenance of Drosophila strains, behavioral assay reagents, and other critical reagents. Coordinate proper waste disposal according to University standards. Learn essential lab techniques and procedures and assist with training new lab members. Attend weekly lab meetings. Assist with ensuring lab compliance with University, state, and federal laboratory safety regulations. Assist with establishing/updating protocols for lab procedures as needed.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

• Assist in the design and execution of experiments, including acquiring knowledge of the related literature. 
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Maintain detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting and entering data. 
• Analyze experimental results using customized software and common graphing and statistical software.
• Summarize and discuss experimental results.
• Develop and implement new techniques and methods through literature searches and work effectively to assure rapid research progress. 
• Analyze and troubleshoot protocols and data obtained from individual experiments and recommend alternatives and suggestions to improve processes, validity and/or accuracy. 
• Assist (co-author) in the preparation of research papers, meeting presentations, and grant proposals.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and achieve short and long range plans.
• Communicate well, frequently, and productively with PI and supervisor, and respond to supervisor requests for new initiatives.
• Demonstrate coachability, dependability, judgement, effectiveness, initiative, time management and organization.

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years experience required.

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.