Research Laboratory Tech Intermediate- Guo

Research Laboratory Tech Intermediate- Guo

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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. Please add three letters of reference, contact emails for letter writers, and a resume.

In your cover letter, please include two distinct anecdotes detailing your experiences working in a research laboratory setting with the principal investigator and team (approximately 200 words per story):

A Pride Point : Describe a specific moment or decision where you feel you made the right call or handled a situation exceptionally well.

A Growth Opportunity : Describe an instance that didn't go as planned?or one that turned out well, but where, in hindsight, you recognize an opportunity to approach things differently or improve your execution given another chance.

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.

Job Summary

Candidates of this position will carry out gene cloning and RNA interference screening in the lab under the supervision of the postdocs and PI. Candidate will work with others in the lab support the animal colony maintenance and growth. Candidates are expected to have more than a year of bench experience with molecular biology (PCR, cloning, electrophoresis, RNA). Candidates have a demonstrated track record of trustworthiness, reliability, and collegiality to work in a team and support a team.

Responsibilities*

1. Food preparation and Weekly feeding of animals on the automated system.

2. Daily monitoring of animals and water conditions on the automated system.

3. Weekly collection of hatchlings from the tupperware cultures.

4. Cloning genes and RNA interference food preparation (molecular biology).

Required Qualifications*

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience working on the bench in a lab environment doing biological research.

Desired Qualifications*

• Evidence of lab experiences with basic molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction or molecular cloning.

• Experiences with tissue sectioning and staining, such as H&E, immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence

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

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285002

Working Title

Research Laboratory Tech Intermediate- Guo

Job Title

Research Lab Tech Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Molec & Integratv Physiolog

Posting Begin/End Date

10/30/2026 - 11/30/2026

Career Interest

Research

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