Job Opening ID

247494

Working Title

Research Lab Specialist Inter / Assoc

Job Title

Research Lab Specialist Inter

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Ctr fr Translational Path.

Posting Begin/End Date

6/14/2024 - 6/28/2024

Career Interest

Research

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

The newly launched Parolia Laboratory at the Rogel Cancer Center is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join our team as a Research Laboratory Specialist (associate/intermediate). Candidates who enjoy a fast-paced lab environment focused on mechanistic and translational cancer research are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing the scientific and research capacities of the Parolia laboratory and function as the lab manager. Duties will be to maintain lab standard operating procedures (SOPs), oversee lab operations, safety training and occupational health compliance, personnel-onboarding, ordering and inventorying, and train lab members in wet-lab techniques.

This candidate will also spearhead efforts to develop routine lab assays?such as DNA/RNA protocols, protein biology, tissue culture, and next-generation sequencing. They will also maintain lab equipment. Additionally, they will participate directly in lab research and work in a small team (comprising 2-3 members) to carry out routine experiments. The candidate is expected to work largely independently on a day-to-day basis, with weekly scheduled meetings with the Principal Investigator, Dr. Abhijit Parolia?a prospective Assistant Professor in Pathology & Urology in the medical school. The candidate will be provided thorough training in all tasks required as part of the job and will be involved in collaborative and intellectually engaging translational cancer research.

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*

• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Prepares, orders, and maintains stocks of necessary reagents, solutions, and supplies.
• Onboards and trains new lab personnel as needed
• Organizes and oversees lab safety training and occupational health compliance
• Documents, compiles, and analyzes lab operations and finances. Reports data to supervisor in oral and written reports.
• Attends team meetings.
• Assist project leads with basic wet-lab techniques, including but not limited to: genomic DNA extraction, RNA extraction, western blotting, mycoplasma testing, STR genotyping of cells, molecular cloning, PCR, mammalian tissue culture.
• Learn and execute existing Illumina sequencing platforms and next-generation sequencing library protocols, or other high-throughput techniques as technologies advance.
• Other related tasks as required.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in the life sciences or a related field and one to three years of related experience to be considered for the Associate level.
• Master's degree in the life sciences or a related field and four to five years of related experience to be considered for the Intermediate level.
• Prior experience with lab management/operations is required.
• Prior experience with molecular biology, genomic techniques, mammalian tissue culture and next-generation sequencing platforms is strongly desired. Particular attention will be paid to prior experience with next-generation sequencing protocols.
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail are essential, related to lab management tasks, personnel, experimental protocols.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff and with external contacts are needed.
• Ability and eagerness to learn in a self-motivating high-paced research environment.
• Knowledge & understanding of laboratory safety and working hazards.

Underfill Statement

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

Additional Information

The Parolia Lab launched in Fall 2023 at the Rogel Cancer Center in the UM Hospital. The lab seeks to create a work culture based on respect, integrity, perseverance, and fun. We aspire to be creative, collaborative, and caring scientists while studying one of the most menacing diseases of our times. We will routinely collaborate with cancer labs both nationally and globally, creating a rich and holistic learning and training environment. We welcome applicants of all kinds with diverse career aspirations.

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.