Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is searching for a highly motivated Research Technician to join the VanEpps lab. Our research focuses on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of life threatening infection with special emphasis on medical device infections. Our work includes in vitro, in vivo, and clinical work. Projects in the laboratory will involve biosafety level 2 work with bacterial pathogens. The applicant will work closely with the PI and other research staff in an established lab at NCRC as well as the University Hospital for data collection.

Responsibilities*

Laboratory experiments will include the following techniques: Maintaining and documenting lab safety, general lab maintenance, working with lab animals, autoclaving, preparation of stock solutions, bacterial and mammalian cell culture, running molecular assays (PCR, microscopy, etc), and collecting data from patients. Participation in lab meetings and data presentation are expected. Must work effectively in a team setting, be able to communicate well, and keep clear records. Specific skills that are necessary also include ability to input and analyze data using common software programs. Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor’s degree and past employment or work experience for no less than 1 year working in biology or biomedical engineering research. Excellent analytic skills.

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelors’s degree in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemisty, biology, chemistry, engineering or related scientific degree and 2 or more years of experience in micro or molecular biology. Previous experience with cell culture, bacterial culture, RNA, PCR, lab animals, patient data collection, and microscopy. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, analytical, time management skills, and strong enthusiasm for developing new skills and expertise.

Work Schedule

Full time Monday thru Friday. Flexible schedule with occasional evenings and weekends depending on study.

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.