Michigan Medicine · 19 hours ago
Research Lab Specialist Inter
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expMichigan Medicine is seeking a highly organized and enthusiastic individual for the Research Laboratory Specialist Intermediate position. The selected candidate will support Dr. Piotrowski-Daspit's research program focused on developing polymeric drug delivery vehicles for genetic diseases.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Take a leading role and work closely with the PI in the development and implementation of this research program
Provide technical support for research projects including nanoparticle formulation, mammalian cell culture, immunohistochemistry, and animal procedures
Prepare research findings for submission to peer-reviewed scientific journals or presentations at scientific conferences
Meet with the research team regularly to share research progress and inspire new ideas during group brainstorming
Train incoming laboratory members working on this project on experimental procedures
Record all information, daily, in an official electronic laboratory notebook
Qualification
Required
BS or MS, preferably in biomedical/chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, molecular biology, or related discipline
4+ years of related experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Exceptional work ethic
Excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Familiarity with the operation of basic laboratory equipment including chemical fume hoods and biosafety cabinets
Willingness to learn new techniques
Preferred
History of authorship on publications in peer-reviewed journals
Experience with flow cytometry, microscopy, histology/immunohistochemistry, mammalian cell culture, polymer chemistry/materials science, quantitative analysis techniques using computer programming
Lab experience leading projects, initiating new areas of research, and organizing teams of researchers
5+ years of prior research laboratory experience is preferred but not required
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.
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Funding
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