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 laboratories of Dr. Roger Cone and Dr. Isin Cakir, at the Life Sciences Institute at the University of Michigan, are looking for a research laboratory technician. Our laboratories are focused on understanding how leptin acts in the central nervous system to regulate energy stores. You will help assist with defined research projects under the supervision of a team of researchers, led by Dr. Isin Cakir. You will heavily focus on mouse husbandry and molecular genetic techniques.
Mission Statement:
Our mission at the Life Sciences Institute is to advance the understanding of the fundamental processes of life, and to pioneer new ideas to improve human health.
For more information on the Life Sciences Institute: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/
For more information on the Cone laboratory: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/roger-cone-lab
- Handle small mammals (breeding and genotyping mouse colonies and transgenic lines)
- Perform animal experiments including mouse behavioral analyses, metabolic analyses, and harvesting of tissues
- Comply with University of Michigan safety and animal care regulations
- Perform standard molecular biology experiments including DNA and RNA isolations, restriction digests, gel electrophoresis, DNA sequencing, protein isolation, PCR, and qPCR
- Collect, analyze, and process laboratory samples
- Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques
- Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, toxic material, and/or carcinogens)
- Maintain written records of experimental results
- Prepare reagents
- Order supplies and reagents
- High School Diploma or Associate's degree
- Minimum of 1 year of laboratory research experience
- Minimum of 1 year experience analyzing and presenting data
- Minimum of 1 year experience designing experiments
- Willingness to work with mice as a model system
- BS in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related discipline
- Minimum of 1 year experience with mouse breeding and colony management
- Minimum of 1 year of experience with DNA preparation and PCR
- Minimum of 1 year experience of mouse behavioral and/or metabolic research experience
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The minimum salary at the Associate level is $31,200.
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Dental, Vision and Legal Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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.
