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.

The Garbincius lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a mitochondrial biology laboratory within the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan. 

The lab has numerous projects centered on mitochondrial biology and its role in heart failure and skeletal muscle disease. Other projects involve discovery-based approaches to identify novel genes and mitochondrial processes driving heart failure. We employ numerous techniques spanning cell and molecular biology up to whole-animal physiology, from cloning and in vitro cell work to the generation of mutant mice and surgical models of disease. 

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 candidate will primarily be responsible for the management of day-to-day operations of a molecular biology research laboratory. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to ordering of supplies, maintenance and organization of the laboratory mouse colony (breeding strategies, genotyping, establishment of experimental cohorts, etc.), various molecular biology experiments, cell culture maintenance, supervising undergraduate assistants, implementing, and training others in laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, and the collection and organization of data. Occasional off-hours (night/weekend) work may be required. The individual will be working within a diverse academic setting and superior communication skills are essential. 

Qualified candidates will possess a B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences or related field (MS or PhD are also acceptable). Prior experience working with mouse models is essential for this position, and individuals with prior laboratory experience in cellular and/or molecular biology will be given higher priority. Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and excellent communication and organizational skills. A two-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred.

Research Lab Tech Associate: 

•  Associate's Degree and 0-1 years' experience required.

Research Lab Tech Intermediate: 

• Bachelor's  Degree and 1-3 years' experience required. 

Research Lab Tech Senior: 

• Master's Degree in Cell Biology/Biochemistry/ Physiology and 3-5 years' experience required.

• A two-year minimum commitment is strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in a laboratory environment is desired but not required.

Associate and Intermediate Level:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology/ Biochemistry/ Physiology or related field preferred.

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.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.  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 employment opportunity employer.