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.
The newly established group of Dr. Herman Fung at Cell & Developmental Biology (CDB) and the Life Sciences Institute (LSI) is looking for a Research Lab Tech Senior or Intermediate Laboratory Manager to help set up a lab (https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/herman-fung-lab). Our group uses cutting-edge cryo-EM and cryo-ET methods to explore human structural cell biology with a focus on chromatin and nuclear structures. You will join a dynamic team of technology developers, cell and structural biology experimentalists, assist with research projects, and manage daily laboratory operations. You will contribute toward a welcoming, positive atmosphere in the laboratory. The ideal candidate will have experience in molecular and cell biology, and an openness to acquiring new cryo-EM skillsets.
Scientific Research
- Human stem cell maintenance
- Supporting molecular cloning, gene editing and light microscopy efforts in the laboratory
- Gaining competence in cryo-ET workflows within the lab, including cryo-FIB milling, cryo-light microscopy and cryo-ET data collection, and supporting lab members once trained
Lab management, training and supervision
- Onboarding and training of lab members in established protocols of the laboratory
- Purchasing and management of laboratory equipment and supplies
- Completing lab documentation and safety inspections
- Interfacing with lab managers and administrative staff across departments
Research Laboratory Technician Senior: A Bachelor's Degree and 1-2 years of experience in molecular biology or related discipline is required.
Research Laboratory Technician Intermediate: A High School Diploma or Associate's degree and 1-3 years experience in molecular biology or a related discipline is required. A Bachelor?s Degree is preferred.
Other required qualifications include:
- Independent work ethic and desire to learn and implement new protocols
- Ability to manage your role in multiple collaborative projects
- Experience in cell culture and molecular cloning
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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