Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

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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 Li laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute is looking for a highly motivated and organized person with a background in molecular biology, neurobiology, or physiology to join our team as a research laboratory technician. The Li Lab employs state-of-the-art research approaches to conduct systems and behavioral neuroscience research to investigate neural control mechanisms of breathing and how it fails in pathological conditions in mouse models. You will report directly to Dr. Li.

　　Mission Statement

　　Our mission at the Life Sciences Institute is to advance the understanding of the fundamental processes of life, and to help build new ideas to improve human health.

　　For more information on the Life Sciences Institute: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/

　　For more information on the Li laboratory: https://www.lsi.umich.edu/science/our-labs/peng-li-lab .

　　Responsibilities*

　　Experimental job duties will include:

　　Mouse colony maintenance and genotyping

　　Participate or lead an independent research project

　　Perform surgeries and behavioral assays on mice

　　Conduct immunofluorescence and confocal imaging

　　Non-experimental job duties will include:

　　Help maintain protocol and documentsRequired Qualifications*

　　Six months prior laboratory experience

　　Six months in basic molecular biology (e.g., DNA gel electrophoresis and DNA purification)

　　Work collaboratively

　　Two-year commitment

　　Desired Qualifications*

　　Bachelor's degree (or expected graduate in Spring 2024) in Biology or related majors (e.g., Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry)

　　Six months experience in the following: Rodent surgeries (e.g., stereotaxic injection); Rodent behavioral essays; Mouse perfusion and tissue harvest; Cryosectioning; Immunofluorescence and Confocal imaging

　　Additional Information

　　Benefits at the University of Michigan:

　　In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

　　Generous time off

　　A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions

　　Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

　　Dental and Vision Insurance

　　Life insurance

　　Long-term disability coverage

　　Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

　　Maternity and Parental Leave

　　Background Screening

　　The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

　　Application Deadline

　　All applications for this position must be received by Thursday, January 18th 11:59p.

　　U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　243732

　　Working Title

　　Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

　　Job Title

　　Research Laboratory Tech Assoc

　　Work Location

　　Ann Arbor Campus

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Nonexempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Life Sciences Inst

　　Department

　　Life Sciences Institute-Admin

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/04/2024 - 3/07/2024

　　Salary

　　$31,200.00 -

　　Career Interest

　　Research

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