Research Laboratory Tech Assoc. - Term Limited

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.

Job Summary

The Guo lab is seeking a technician to work with a group of scientists focusing on aging and regeneration in two emerging model systems, the freshwater planarian and the leopard gecko. We would like to recruit motivated individuals to fill this position and want to promote science as well as the candidate's career in the biomedical fields. This is a great training opportunity in modern molecular and cellular biology, next generation sequencing and microscopic imaging. For more details of the research, check out

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*

• Work with Dr. Guo to setup an automated planarian culturing system.
• Prepare planarian culture medium in an automated setup.
• Weekly feeding of animals on the automated system.
• Daily monitoring of animals on the automated system.
• Assistance in experiments in molecular biology.

Required Qualifications*

• B.S. or B.A. degree in a relevant biological science, for example, Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, or Chemistry
• 0-1 year experience required
• Willing to handle planarians and multi-task to complete assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to work in a team project environment
• Motivation, organization skills, and communication skills.

Desired Qualifications*

• Evidence of lab experiences with basic molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction or molecular cloning.
• Experiences with tissue sectioning and staining, such as H&E, immunohistochemistry or immunofluorescence

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This is a term limited position of one year with the option for renewal if funding is available. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Background Screening

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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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.