Research Laboratory Specialist Associate

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Microbiome Core offers high throughput automated DNA extraction and Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) using the Illumina MiSeq platform. These services are focused on the analyses of microbiomes in multiple environments and is provided to laboratories across the University of Michigan and to clients from institutions worldwide. The laboratory is seeking a scientist with experience in molecular biology who is adept at working in a collaborative team.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

The laboratory provides NGS services to investigators on campus and throughout the world who are exploring the role of microbes in health and disease. The candidate will work primarily with a group of senior laboratory personnel to assist and collaborate with researchers within the laboratory and beyond.

Duties include:

Project Management:

• Correspond with customers and collaborators both on and off campus regarding sample submission and protocols used within our laboratory, including supplying documentation used for publication purposes;

• Research and execute methods and update standard operating procedures (SOPs);

• Schedule and coordinate weekly activities in the Microbiome Core.

Laboratory Work:

• Follow established protocols to extract, purify, quantify and sequence amplicons used to determine the bacterial and fungal composition of microbial communities;

• Identify microbes using a MALDI Biotyper;

• Conduct transwell experiments with human organoids and microbes from the human gut microbiome;

• Contribute to maintenance of equipment in the Microbiome Core.

Required Qualifications*

A Masters degree in Molecular Biology, Microbiology or other related field, including three or more years of experience in a laboratory using molecular biology techniques such as nucleic acid isolation and quantification, PCR, gel electrophoresis. Applicant must have strong computer and meticulous record keeping skills. Excellent organizational, time management, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills are required.

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with eukaryotic cell culture and anaerobic microbiology techniques is desirable. Background that would facilitate learning statistical methods to compare microbial communities is welcome.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

251195

Working Title

Research Laboratory Specialist Associate

Job Title

Research Lab Specialist Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Infectious Diseases

Posting Begin/End Date

7/02/2024 - 7/16/2024

Career Interest

Research

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