Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Why Work at 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 with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, including dental / vision
- Life insurance
- Maternity / Parental Leave
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Responsibilities*
Research and Analysis (70%)
- Maintain mouse colony. This includes working hands-on with mice to perform genotyping, breeding / weaning, tumor monitoring, and maintaining an up-to-date census. (50%)
- Participate in and analyze cell and molecular biology experiments related to the lab's research interests, including tissue culture, PCR, gel electrophoresis, sequencing, DNA / RNA / Protein extractions, Western Blots, microscopy, cell / tissue processing and microscopy, cloning (Gibson and restriction enzyme based.
This includes taking primary responsibility for some experiments and parts of larger projects. (20%)
Lab Support (30%)
- Order supplies and maintain the budget line items. (10%)
- Ensure our lab is operating effectively. (5%)
- Oversee equipment purchases, repairs, and maintenance. (3%)
- Comply with lab safety protocols. (3%)
- Supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students for work with mice. (3%)
- Perform administrative work. (3%)
- Participate in the preparation of research proposals and manuscripts for publication. (3%)
Required Qualifications*
A bachelor's degree in a related field and 1-2 years of experience
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