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University of Michigan · 13 hours ago

Research Laboratory Tech Assoc - Term Limited

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The University of Michigan is a leading academic health system known for groundbreaking medical advancements. The Li Lab is seeking a Research Laboratory Tech Associate to support daily lab operations, manage protocols, and assist in research related to molecular therapeutics and microbial engineering.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate with vendors for purchasing instruments
Oversee daily lab operations including reagent procurement and inventory
Manage IBC protocols for recombinant DNA, viral vectors, and human cell culture
Lead IACUC protocol management and support inspections
Act as lab safety officer, maintaining documentation for EHS inspections
Support research using bacterial/mammalian cell culture, qPCR, and recombinant DNA techniques

Qualification

Molecular biologyMicrobiologyCell cultureMolecular cloningFlow cytometryImmunoassaysOrganism model experienceWillingness to learnLab equipmentOrganizational skillsIndependent work skills

Required

High school diploma or Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree preferred in microbiology, molecular biology, or chemistry
Interest in technical aspects of cancer/rare disease diagnostics or therapeutics
Familiarity with lab equipment (centrifuges, microscopes, etc.)
Strong organizational and independent work skills
Willingness to learn new techniques as needed

Preferred

Experience with molecular cloning, flow cytometry, immunoassays, cell/organoid culture
Strongly preferred: animal model experience

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

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
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (662)
2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

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

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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