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University of Michigan · 11 hours ago

LABORATORY ASST - Pletcher

positionAnn Arbor, MI
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$15/hr - $15/hr

The University of Michigan is seeking an energetic and reliable individual to work in a laboratory studying genetic aspects of aging using Drosophila melanogaster. The role involves preparing and distributing fly food in a laboratory setting for 10-20 hours per week.

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Responsibilities

Cooking fly food, an agar-based sugar and yeast mix, in a small kitchen set up with cooking kettles
Distributing the food into vials

Qualification

Laboratory experienceDependabilityOrganizationAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Energetic, enthusiastic, and reliable individual
Ability to work in a laboratory that uses Drosophila melanogaster
Cooking fly food, an agar-based sugar and yeast mix
Distributing food into vials
Dependability, organization, and attention to detail
Good communication skills

Preferred

Previous experience in a laboratory environment is not essential

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

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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
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
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