The laboratory of Dr. Peter Todd is seeking a lab specialist to assist with animal handling, genotyping, animal behavior and animal histology.  

• Management of mouse colony of neurodegenerative disease, genotyping, ear tagging, monitoring and adjusting breeding cages.
• Assist with mouse behavior experiments and data analysis. 
• Collecting mouse tissues for analysis including euthanasia, perfusion, and processing samples for histology.
• Assisting with administration of medications in food and/or water, and monitoring.
• Dissecting and organizing tissue samples with microtome and/or cryotome. 
• Performing immunostaining, image development and quantification.
• Interest in working with laboratory mice daily. 

• Master's degree in neuroscience or related field
• 5 years experience

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 is term limited to 2 years. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

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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.