How to Apply
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SummaryThis position is a split position within the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) Training Core and Technical Services groups. The primary function within the Training Core group is to train research personnel on animal research techniques and procedures. The primary function within the Technical Services group is to perform similar animal-related techniques and procedures for university investigators on a recharge fee-for-service basis. Techniques and procedures include dosing, monitoring, blood or tissue collection, euthanasia, or other requests. The majority of the services will focus on rodents, but other species may be included. This position involves public speaking in a teaching role and meeting customer's needs while providing excellent customer service. This position also involves professional verbal and written communication and frequent collaboration with team members. Applicants must be able to manage their time, prioritize tasks and work independently. Applicants must be comfortable and able to work with the Microsoft office suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), as well as with other software systems utilized by the ULAM Training Core and Technical Services. Applicants should have experience with rodents (at minimum) and should be able to perform basic laboratory animal techniques. Applicants must work collaboratively, with researchers as well as members of the Technical Service and Training Core teams. All training and services must be performed in compliance with regulatory guidelines.
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*
Training Core tasks: 50% of responsibilities

• Administers, organizes, and conducts training and educational programs based on animal care and use protocols, guidelines, regulations and SOP requirements
• Must be able to learn and train various classes and techniques on animals including; but not limited to: dose administration, blood collection, husbandry procedures, handling, restraint and surgical preparation and performance
• Maintain a high level of team work and collaboration
• Designs and develops highly effective and engaging training classes for multiple areas of need including external and internal customers
• Regularly update current training class/program content based on regulations, policies, guidelines, SOPs or general system enhancements, and identifies improvement opportunities
• Demonstrates adaptability in regards to training classes or programs
• Maintains records of training activities and employee progress and monitors effectiveness of programs
• Maintain, develop and amend training protocols and documents as needed

Technical Services Job Tasks: 50% of the responsibilities

• Weekend and Holiday work may be expected
• Perform various routes of test material administration or blood collection procedures as appropriate for species
• Identify proper storage conditions for samples collected and submit to laboratories as requested
• Conduct general health monitoring, bodyweights, feeding, and care, animal identification and genotyping procedures; document clinical observations
• Perform euthanasia and post mortem procedures as requested
• Perform other research manipulations as identified
• Record collected data and service time into forms or spreadsheets
• Attend services meetings with PI's laboratory staff, and participate in lab meetings
• Perform data entry into Microsoft Office applications
• Other duties as assigned

General expectations

• Strong commitment to appropriate animal care and welfare and compliance with regulatory guidelines
• Maintains good rapport with researchers, training core team members, and other ULAM groups.
• Ability to function independently as well as a team member in a team setting
• Understands customer needs and provides them with the right level of service
• Verbal and written communication is professional, easy to understand and clear.
• Utilizes and prioritizes time effectively
• Seeks out work in times of low workload
• This position requires considerable use of arms and legs and activities such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials which at times weigh as much as 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push and pull equipment weighing up to 500 pounds
• Must be able to work at a level of up to 6' to 7' above the floor
• Must be able to perform in an environment with exposure to animals, animal dander, animal byproducts and bedding materials for prolonged periods of time

Required Qualifications*

• 3 or more years of Laboratory animal science experience
• 2-4 years of training experience
• High school diploma
• LAT certification, or LAT certification completed within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule

Desired Qualifications*

• Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree
• Rodent technical experience

Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
ULAM is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.
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.