Job Title
RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP)
Job ID
269405
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Modes of Work
Onsite
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST II (TEMP)
Appointing Department
Nutritional Sciences
Posting Begin Date
10/07/2025
Posting End Date
12/23/2025
Salary From
15.00
Salary To
15.00
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Nonexempt

How to Apply

 

Email the following as a single pdf to Dr. Young Ah Seo at youngseo@umich.edu with the subject line "RA II Application - [Your Name].  1) Cover letter (1 page max) summarizing relevant experience and future goals. 2) Curriculum Vitae. 3) Contact information for three references.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Job Summary

 

The Seo Lab seeks a hands-on Research Assistant II to support mouse genetics and molecular biology studies in nutrition and metabolism. This role is on-site and involves substantial mouse work and core bench techniques. 

Responsibilities*

 

Mouse work: routine handling, genotyping (ear/tail snips), dissections, colony maintenance, and basic husbandry (e.g. cage changes, IDs, supply requests) in a PI-managed satellite space.

Molecular biology: PCR/qPCR, Western blot sample prep and runs.

Experimental support: follow SOPs to design and execute experiments with PI/supervisor, maintain detailed electronic lab notebooks and organize data.

Lab operations: monitor and restock supplies, maintain shared equipment, uphold EH&S/IACUC compliance and lab cleanliness.

Teamwork & communication: coordinate schedules for animal procedures; participate in brief check-ins and report progress.

Required Qualifications*

 

BS/BA or MS in Biomedical Sciences or related field.

1 year of hands-on molecular biology in a research lab (PCR, qPCR, and/or Western blot).

Mouse experience required: handling, basic procedures, and tissue dissections.

Strong record-keeping, reliability, and attention to detail, comfort with on-site, lab-based work.

 

Modes of Work

 

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.

U-M EEO Statement

 

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.