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 Section of Vascular Surgery seeks to fill a Research Laboratory Specialist Intermediate full-time position to work in our vascular research lab. The candidate will work closely on research projects in the laboratory of Principal Investigator Dr. Frank Davis. The research in this lab works to improve understanding of the biological mechanisms that contribute to diabetic wound healing, aortic aneurysm development and other vascular disease.
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.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
The successful candidate will work independently and as part of a team to conduct, develop and design moderately complex research experiments utilizing immunohistochemistry, PCR, ELISA and CHIP. Review progress and evaluate results of experiments.
Lab Management:
- Oversight of day-to-day lab operations
- Maintain supply inventory; order supplies
- Manage animal colonies
- Maintain OSEH compliance, IACUC protocols and IRB applications
A strong background in cellular and molecular biology techniques including:
- Mammalian tissue culture
- siRNA and plasmid transfection into mammalian cells
- Western blotting and immune/co-immunoprecipitation
- preparation of samples to be used for ChIP-/RNA- sequencing
- Immunofluorescence
- Magnetic activated cell sorting
- Flow cytometry
Develop, design and conduct complex research experiments:
- Develop new techniques; formulate methods, recommend improvements/solutions
- Collect data and conduct analysis, interpret and implement research methodology; evaluate results
- Monitor progress and refine or adapt methodologies
Ability to work independently without immediate supervision; evaluate courses of action and make decisions.
Co-author publications and co-present results at meetings/conferences
Mentor and teach students and junior trainees.
Required Qualifications*
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in health science discipline
- 4 – 5 years of research experience in a related field
- Experience mentoring and teaching students and junior trainees
- Independent decision making
- Highly organized in record keeping and technically meticulous
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's Degree or Ph.D. preferred
- Experience with Excel, PRISM, or STATA
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.