University of Michigan · 3 hours ago
Research Lab Specialist Senior-Intermediate-Associate
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expThe University of Michigan is a leading academic health system dedicated to improving health through education, patient care, and research. The Research Lab Specialist will conduct independent research, analyze complex data, assist graduate students, and maintain lab equipment, contributing to advancements in understanding HIV/AIDS treatments.
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Responsibilities
Perform research either independently or with minimal supervision, providing data for manuscripts and grants
Analyze complex data using statistical approaches to identify significant differences
Analyze and present journal articles at lab meeting
Edit, write and/or review manuscripts, grants, and budgets
Depending on stage and productivity there will be opportunities to participate in assembling manuscripts and attending national meetings
Assist graduate students and postdoctoral fellows with specialized lab procedures such as cloning, cell purification and flow cytometry
Purchase lab supplies/stocking and organizing lab
Negotiate discounts with vendors
Maintain lab equipment
Assist with regulatory and safety compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in science required
Senior Level: 5-6 years of experience required, 2-5 years experience with cell culture is needed
Intermediate Level: 4-5 years of experience required, 2-5 years experience with cell culture is needed
Associate Level: Bachelor's degree in science and 1-3 years experience required
Strong fundamental understanding of biology and chemistry required
Working knowledge of laboratory best practices is essential
A strong interest in and commitment to advancing our understanding of viral disease pathogenesis is essential
Experience with expressing HIV proteins in lentiviral and defective HIV based vectors, purifying primary T cells from human peripheral blood, and with confocal microscopy, western blotting and cloning
Preferred
Advanced degree beneficial
Bachelor's degree in science (microbiology or related field preferred)
Experience with viral vectors including retroviral vectors, nucleic acid extraction and PCR is beneficial
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Company
University of Michigan
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.
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