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Michigan Medicine · 1 day ago

Research Lab Specialist Assoc

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Michigan Medicine is seeking a highly organized and skilled research laboratory specialist associate in genetic mechanisms that promote resilience to Alzheimer's Disease at the cellular level. The successful candidate will perform patch-seq experiments using brain slice electrophysiology and will be responsible for training undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians in the lab.

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Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be able to plan, develop, execute, and analyze data for a research project in the context of a supportive lab and institutional environment

In addition, they will help train undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians in the lab

We are looking for someone that has the aptitude to learn new techniques, works well with others, and possesses strong critical thinking skills

Uses patch clamp electrophysiology in acute brain slices to record neuronal activity and measure intrinsic and synaptic plasticity, fill and label neurons for subsequent morphological characterization, and preserve nuclei for subsequent transcriptomics

Proactively identifies problems, troubleshoots, and analyzes variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; develops, modifies, refines, or adapts techniques and procedures; modifies and/or adjusts quality control measures

Monitors documentation of results; reviews and recognizes documentation which may lead to modification and adaptation of research methodologies; may collaborate with others

Plans and monitors resources needed to operate the laboratory; maintains inventory control; coordinates space, field, equipment and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures

Leads exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction

Assists with the creation of posters, manuscripts, and presentations for meetings and grant

Is organized, responsible and reports results clearly and efficiently to supervisor

Records all information, daily, in an official electronic laboratory notebook

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Brain slice electrophysiologyData analysisStatistical analysisTraining personnelTeam playerCritical thinkingCommunication skills

Required

Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering or related

1+ years of experience with brain slice electrophysiology

Ability to work flexible shifts (evening/weekend/holiday)

Preferred

Master's degree in a related field

Familiarity with the preparation and use of acute mouse brain slices

Must be a strong team-player and possess excellent listening and speaking skills

Experience with statistical analysis; interprets and evaluates results and compiles data for peer and PI review

Experienced in training personnel in electrophysiological techniques and analysis

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