Research Laboratory Technician

Responsibilities

• Conduct and interpret basic molecular biology experiments
• Assist senior laboratory members with various experiments and workflows
• Coordinate and communicate with team members on multi-participant longitudinal experiments
• Identify and communicate experimental design flaws
• Maintain meticulous documentation of protocols
• Prepare and organize data for presentations and publication
• Present data at group meetings
• Train new lab members in equipment operation and standard techniques
• Contribute creatively to research aims in the lab

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in molecular biology or a related field
• 1-2 years of laboratory experience (can include classroom experience)
• Critical thinking skills, including realistic self-evaluation
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Reliable schedule and ability to commit to the position for at least one year

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with cell-based work and in vitro biochemistry assays
• Experience with small molecule work
• Experience with mouse handling
• Previous experience with in vitro small molecule testing

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day
• 2:1 match on retirement savings

About the Company

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations, and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research, and technology development. The Truttmann lab is specifically focused on the development and assessment of novel enzyme inhibitors.