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University of Michigan · 1 day ago

Research Lab Specialist Assoc (Term-Limited)

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

The University of Michigan is seeking a lab specialist to assist with various tasks in the laboratory of Dr. Peter Todd. The role involves managing a mouse colony, conducting experiments, and performing histological analyses related to neurodegenerative diseases.

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Responsibilities

Management of mouse colony- which includes multiple knock-in and transgenic models of neurodegenerative disease, including genotyping, ear tagging, monitoring and adjusting breeding cages
Conduct mouse behavior experiments and assist with data analysis
Collect mouse tissues for analysis including euthanasia, perfusion, and processing samples for histology and RNA-seq analysis
Administer AAV based viral vectors via intracerebroventricular injection
Assist with administration of medications in food and/or water, and monitoring
Dissect and organize tissue samples and generate histological slides using a microtome and/or cryotome
Perform immunostaining, image development and quantification using established techniques

Qualification

Animal handlingGenotypingAnimal behaviorHistologyIntracerebroventricular injectionData analysisBachelor's degreeResearch experienceInterest in miceMaster's degree

Required

Bachelor degree in neuroscience or related field required
5 years' experience in research with a minimum of two years' experience working with mice
Interest in working with laboratory mice daily

Preferred

Masters degree in neuroscience or related field required

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.umich.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

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Greg McGuire
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