Summary

The Michigan Center for Translational Pathology is looking for an energetic, highly motivated individual to join our cancer research group as a Research Assistant (temp). The successful candidate must be capable of thriving in a fast-paced laboratory environment. The individual should be familiar with routine molecular biology techniques and have an educational background in biomedical sciences or related subjects. An ideal candidate would also possess some basic computational skills that can be applied towards analysis of high-throughput functional genomics data. The candidate will work alongside an MCTP trainee and under direct supervision of a Principal Investigator or higher level research scientist. The candidate will be provided thorough training in all tasks required as part of the job and will be involved in collaborative and intellectually-engaging research. Detailed descriptions of expected duties are included under ?Responsibilities.?

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*

• Basic in vitro, in vivo, functional assays and routine cell culture work.
• Other wet laboratory techniques or assays that may be required depending on how the project progresses.
• Basic computational analyses of next-generation sequencing data generated from a variety of functional genomics assays (sufficient training would be provided for this task).

Required Qualifications*

• Basic cell and molecular biology background.
• Basic molecular biology experimentation skills.
• Interest in learning basic bioinformatics skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent documentation skills for research results.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability and willingness to learn and implement novel experimental techniques.
• Knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety and ability to work carefully with potentially harmful agents.
• High school diploma or Associate's degree

Desired Qualifications*

BS/MS in biomedical sciences or related subjects.

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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