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Michigan Medicine · 2 days ago

Research Lab Specialist Assoc

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Michigan Medicine is committed to improving health through education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. The Parker lab seeks a Research Lab Specialist Assoc to study Type 2 Diabetes and mitochondrial biology, focusing on molecular biology and functional genomics while contributing to various research projects.

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Responsibilities

Help organize and lead the research project involving molecular biology, statistical genetics, functional genomics, and metabolic assays using the Agilent Seahorse technology

Contribute to other research projects within the laboratory

Process human tissue samples and cultured cell lines for analyses

Perform basic laboratory maintenance/upkeep and maintain compliance with University of Michigan safety and lab regulations

Assist in development of research goals with responsibility for a substantial portion of project work

Provide input into the development of procedures and research design

Qualification

Molecular BiologyCell CulturePCR/qPCRAgilent Seahorse TechnologyStatistical GeneticsFunctional GenomicsCritical EvaluationLaboratory MaintenanceEnglish ProficiencyWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

B.S. in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or related field and 1-3 years of experience in a molecular biology lab setting with excellent cell culture, cell metabolism, and PCR/qPCR skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to critically evaluate and present scientific literature

Ability to work collaboratively with senior research faculty and personnel

Maintain laboratory records

Work under deadlines with general guidance

Contribute to manuscripts, grants and presentations

English language proficiency is required

Preferred

M.S. degree or higher and more experience is preferred

Experience with the Agilent Seahorse technology is highly desired

Benefits

Quarterly wellness meetings

Annual wellness retreat

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