Michigan Medicine · 1 week ago
Research Laboratory Tech Assoc
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMichigan Medicine is a leading healthcare complex known for its groundbreaking medical advancements. The role involves supporting research in human genetics by performing various laboratory experiments and managing lab operations.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Design and perform PCR assays, restriction enzyme digests, and DNA sequencing analysis
Clone DNA and propagate in bacteria
Culture and transfect mammalian cells
Perform Northern and Western blot analyses
Perform fluorescence microscopy and luciferase assays, including data analysis
C. elegans and mouse husbandry and experimentation
Train laboratory personnel in safety practices and scientific methodologies
Purchasing lab supplies and equipment
Managing lab safety program
Maintenance of lab equipment
Light weekend work feeding fish
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biology, genetics, or a related area of study
1 year of undergraduate research experience
Willingness to work with worm and mouse model system
Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety protocols including biological and chemical safety
Ability and motivation to learn new experimental approaches and safety protocols, and analyze and present data
Excellent teamwork and communication skills
Preferred
2 years or more of undergraduate wet lab experience
Experience with PCR assays
Experience with DNA sequencing and analysis
Experience with worm (C. elegans) experimentation
Experience analyzing research data and preparing data for presentations
Experience in training students and others in lab safety and on the application of new techniques
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
Michigan Medicine
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Heather Ascani
Director, Business Operations - Applied Systems Biology Core
Jack Kufahl
Chief Information Security Officer
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