Research Laboratory Tech Senior / Interm / Assoc

About This Role

Join the Garbincius lab at the University of Michigan to manage day-to-day operations and contribute to mitochondrial biology research, focusing on heart failure and skeletal muscle disease.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of a molecular biology research laboratory
• Perform inventory management and order supplies
• Maintain and organize the laboratory mouse colony (breeding, genotyping, experimental cohorts)
• Carry out molecular biology experiments
• Maintain cell cultures
• Supervise junior laboratory members, including undergraduate assistants
• Implement and train others in laboratory safety and regulatory compliance
• Collect and organize data
• Resolve unexpected problems using independent critical thinking
• Foster and maintain effective working relationships with research enterprise members

Requirements

• Prior experience working with mouse models
• Self-motivated, team-oriented individual
• Strong work ethic
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Cell Biology/Biochemistry/ Physiology
• 3-5 years' experience for Research Lab Tech Senior

Nice to Have

• Prior laboratory experience in cellular and/or molecular biology
• Prior experience in training and supervising others
• A two-year minimum commitment
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology/ Biochemistry/ Physiology or related field for Associate and Intermediate Level

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits