Summary

The Lorberbaum Laboratory is seeking a full-time (40 hours per week) Research Laboratory Technician in the Department of Pharmacology and Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI) at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Dr. David Lorberbaum on projects exploring the molecular mechanisms regulating pancreatic islet development and function using genetically modified mice and cell culture as model systems. The laboratory will open in April 2023 and would prefer a 2-year commitment from the successful applicant. This is an ideal position for candidates seeking additional hands-on experience before applying to graduate school to pursue biomedical research careers in PhD or MD programs, but all interested parties will be considered.

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.

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

Responsibilities*

The person in this position will receive training directly from Dr. Lorberbaum and work with him to help to establish his new research laboratory at the University of Michigan Medical School. Examples of typical work that will be performed are:

• Ordering and restocking reagents for the laboratory
• Maintenance and genotyping of mouse colonies
• Maintenance of cell culture, including hESC beta-like cell differentiations
• Molecular and histological analysis of mouse tissues, including genomic DNA PCR, RNA isolation, gene expression analysis by qPCR and NGS sequencing, protein localization or quantification by immunofluorescence analysis, Western or ELISA assay
• After being trained, the successful candidate may provide supervision for future student workers and/or other technicians. The level of supervision will be commensurate with the appointees’ experience.

Required Qualifications*

• BA or BS degree in Biology, Genetics or a related field
• A minimum of 1 year of wet bench experience for the Intermediate classification
• Up to 1 year of experience for the Associate classification
• Willingness to work with laboratory mice and cell culture
• Team player interested in acquiring new technical skills
• Ability to document and communicate in a clear and timely manner
• Exceptional organizational skills and great attention to detail

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Hands-on experience in cell culture and mouse colony maintenance
• Specific work experience in molecular, histological, and cell biology techniques

Underfill Statement

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

Additional Information

NOTE:  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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