Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Associate

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How to Apply

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.

Summary

Responsible for performing rodent colony daily operations, such as setting up breeding pairs, weaning, monitoring and determining animal usage, updating online colony records, tracking cage numbers for accounting purposes.

Behavioral testing on rodents to include locomotor testing, and self-administration testing. Rodent survival surgeries. Tissue collection and process samples. Genotyping, phenotyping, general wet lab work.

Mission Statement

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.

Who We Are

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 the function and dysfunction of the human brain.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

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

Required Qualifications*

Intermediate level : Bachelor Degree and 1-3 years experience in a laboratory setting working with rodents.

Associate level: High school diploma or Associate degree required. Some experience in a laboratory setting working with rodents preferred. Bachelor's preferred.

Proficient in Excel and other databases.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

Ability to communicate well, frequently, and productively.

Demonstrated coachability, dependability, judgement, effectiveness, initiative, time management and organization.

Underfill Statement

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

Background Screening

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.

Application Deadline

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249176

Working Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate/Associate

Job Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Michigan Neuroscience Inst

Posting Begin/End Date

5/15/2024 - 6/14/2024

Career Interest

Research

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