What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant II position at Michigan Medicine?
Job Summary
A part time position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Les Satin in the Department of Pharmacology in the University of Michigan Medical School and the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI). The laboratory conducts research into the ionic and metabolic control of insulin secretion and diabetes.
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.
Responsibilities*
Duties Will Include
NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 the work modes.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration.
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 three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth 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.
A part time position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Les Satin in the Department of Pharmacology in the University of Michigan Medical School and the Caswell Diabetes Institute (CDI). The laboratory conducts research into the ionic and metabolic control of insulin secretion and diabetes.
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.
Responsibilities*
Duties Will Include
- Routine laboratory housekeeping including placing orders, lab organization, recordkeeping, maintaining adequate supplies and reagents, and handling regular servicing arrangements for genotyping and inventories of animals
- Routine lab duties such as maintaining instruments and making standard buffer solutions and tissue culture media
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences or chemistry, Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of one year of lab experience
- Familiarity with laboratory practices and research
- Evidence of good organizational skills.
NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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 the work modes.
Additional Information
This job posting is for a University of Michigan Temporary position. Temporary employment may be full or part time, but in either case is limited in duration.
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 three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth 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.
