Research Lab Specialist Associate

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory operations, including animal census, routine animal tasks, reagent management, and waste disposal
• Contribute to the design, execution, and evaluation of research projects
• Perform cell culture, molecular and biochemical assays, and animal procedures including euthanasia and necropsy
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data
• Present research progress during laboratory meetings
• Train users on equipment operation and laboratory techniques

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology or a related field
• Proficiency in experimental mouse procedures, including euthanasia and necropsy
• 1-3 years of experience in a related research field

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science degree in Microbiology and Immunology or a related field
• Strong willingness to learn and develop new technical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and persistence in completing complex tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About the Company

The University of Michigan Department of Microbiology and Immunology is conducting vital research into the immunological mechanisms underlying long-COVID and pulmonary complications following hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT). This position is located in the laboratory of Drs. Bethany Moore and Xiaofeng Zhou in Ann Arbor, MI.