Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
The Barmada laboratory is looking for a research tech skilled in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. The overarching goals of the laboratory are to (1) determine how and why neurons die in the neurodegenerative diseases amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and frontotemporal dementia, and (2) identify therapeutic strategies that can block neuronal dysfunction and cell death in these conditions. Specifically, the successful candidate will work alongside Dr. Barmada and existing lab members to design, perform, and interpret experiments focused on RNA binding proteins and their contribution to neurodegenerative disease.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or associate's degree and 1 to 2 years' experience.
- Requirements include a class and laboratory training in the biological sciences, including molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry.
- The successful candidate will also have experience with basic techniques in biomedical research, including but not limited to recombinant DNA cloning, DNA/RNA extraction and purification, quantitative real-time PCR, sequencing, fluorescence microscopy, and tissue culturing.
- Candidates will be expected to actively take part in collaborations.
- Applicants should be reliable and able to work congenially alongside a group of equally hard-working scientists.
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 work modes.
Additional Information
This position is term-limited to 9 months. At the end of the term, the appointment will terminate and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-force (RIF) benefits.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
