Research Lab Specialist

Responsibilities

• Serve as the research colony manager, overseeing transgenic mouse colonies and genetic crosses
• Facilitate day-to-day laboratory operations, including weaning and genotyping
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and serve as the point of contact for IACUC inspections
• Manage laboratory tracking systems, including LIMBS and RockStep's Climb Platform
• Coordinate with the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) and the broader research team
• Onboard and train undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians in lab protocols and equipment operation
• Assist faculty, students, and postdocs with animal research and behavior assays

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in veterinary science or a similar scientific field
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience as a mouse colony manager
• At least 6 years of direct experience with mouse handling, including weaning, genotyping, and health monitoring

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with laboratory management systems

About the Company

The University of Michigan Medical School's Kaczorowski lab in the Department of Neurology conducts cutting-edge research on rodent modeling of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease. Michigan Medicine is dedicated to improving health through excellence in education, patient care, and research.