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Michigan Medicine · 16 hours ago

Research Lab Specialist Assoc

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Michigan Medicine is seeking a highly motivated technician to manage a genetically diverse mouse colony within the Department of Emergency Medicine Research. The role focuses on basic science and translational research related to cardiac arrest and traumatic brain injury, requiring skills in mouse colony management and molecular biology techniques.

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Responsibilities

Mouse colony management: The candidate will manage daily elements of animal colony including maintaining several strains of genetically modified animals, recording litter dates of birth, genotyping, weaning mice, and general husbandry. The individual should be familiar with mouse genetics including complex transgenic and knockout strains. Must be capable of supervising various strains and designing appropriate breeding schemes

Molecular biology techniques: Perform PCR, western blots, gel electrophoresis, and interpret genetic composition of colony

Assist with surgery and post-op care

Detail record keeping skills: The candidate should be familiar with MS Office programs (Word, Excel) for the daily updates of the animal database. The candidate should be able to think independently, maintain meticulous records, and have good troubleshooting skills

Other tasks as assigned by PI

Qualification

Rodent colony managementGenotypingMolecular biology techniquesAseptic surgeryRecord keepingTroubleshooting skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in science

At least one year of rodent colony management, including experience genotyping

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in biology, animal science, or related scientific degree and experience with mouse colony management

Two or more years of previous experience with rodents and genetically modified strains, as well as experience with aseptic surgery

The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and time management skills, good communication skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and a strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise

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