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Michigan Medicine · 1 day ago

Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Michigan Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual for a Research Lab Technician Associate position in their Department of Surgery. The role involves participating in basic and applied bench research, particularly in pancreatic cancer research utilizing mouse models.

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Responsibilities

The candidate will work both independently and as part of a team participating in basic science/applied bench research using a combination of genetic, cellular and molecular biological approaches, including mouse models research

The applicant would be expected to have previous training and at least one year working experience in the proper care and use of genetically engineered research animals

The applicant is required to have complete knowledge or skill in animal research techniques such as gender determination, proper handling and restraint of mice for routine procedures (e.g., physical examination, administration of medication), observation of mice for recognition of normal and abnormal physical and behavioral changes, appropriate methods of anesthesia and euthanasia, genotyping skills such as tag/tail, DNA extraction and PCR

The applicant will assist with animal tissue dissections; tissue fixation and sectioning; immunohistochemical staining and immunofluorescent staining; digital fluorescence microscopy; image analysis using software such as ImageJ

The applicant will be expected to provide general research support to assist laboratory researchers with experiments on an as-needed basis. The applicant is required to be familiar with primary cell culture, single cell extraction from tissue, RNA/Protein isolation, qRT-PCR, Western blot, flow cytometry and Mass cytometry

The applicant is expected to have moderate knowledge or skill in statistics/analyzing data and be proficient using Microsoft office, GraphPad and Photoshop programs

Maintain accurate data logs and overall smooth functioning of laboratory

The applicant will be expected to assist with daily general lab tasks (dishes, waste disposal, cleaning.)

The applicant would be expected to demonstrate proficiency in these techniques within the first 2 weeks of hire

Qualification

Animal research techniquesMolecular biology techniquesData analysis skillsMouse models researchPrimary cell cultureGenotyping skillsDigital fluorescence microscopyMicrosoft Office proficiencyInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skills

Required

HS Diploma or Assoc Degree

Basic laboratory techniques to execute the duties described and 1-2 years of animal and laboratory research experience with management of animal colony are required

Basic computing skills including knowledge of Excel and Word programs for database management and record keeping are required

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment

Company

Michigan Medicine

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Michigan Medicine is a health care system and academic medical center that provides medical education and more. It is a sub-organization of University of Maichigan.

Founded in 1869

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

10001+ employees