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.

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.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

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

The applicant will provide general laboratory support and directly contribute to scientific
research to investigate the role of cell signaling receptors in pregnancy-associated
diseases. Support roles will include routine laboratory maintenance (inventory-keeping,
maintaining cell lines, preparation of stocks and buffers, dish-wash and autoclave, etc.),
record keeping, and compliance with University of Michigan regulations.
 

The candidate will have opportunities to collect and interpret data, and analyze results
under the guidance of senior researchers. The successful candidate will conduct
research experiments on Molecular biology: plasmid cloning, PCR analyses; Protein
biochemistry: protein expression and purification; Protein engineering: yeast-display
antibody discovery; Mammalian cell culture: cell signaling assays.
 

In addition, candidates will be expected to provide lab management support in the form
of routine laboratory maintenance, record keeping, and compliance with University of
Michigan regulations. The candidate will also mentor and assist students with research
techniques and the use of instruments to help advance the research objectives of the
laboratory.

HS Diploma or Associate Degree with at least 1-3 years experience in a laboratory setting, working closely with other senior researchers.

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred. Previous experience with standard laboratory procedures is desired. Reasonable knowledge of methods, materials and equipment used in the laboratory activities is highly desired.

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 employment opportunity employer.