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.
Successful candidate will work as a part of interdisciplinary team involved in discovery of novel cancer therapeutics. The work will include production of recombinant proteins using affinity chromatography, testing inhibitory activity and binding of small molecule compounds using biophysical methods and setting crystallization experiments.
High school diploma or Associate's degree and one year of experience in preparation of media and buffers, running SDS page, using chromatographic methods such as ion exchange and size exclusion.
BSc or higher education and extensive experience in expression and purification of recombinant proteins from E. coli and in running biochemical assays. Experience in biophysical assays.
This position is term limited and will only be available for twelve to twenty-four months.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
