Biomarker Lab Research Coordinator

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.

Who We Are

At the Michigan Kidney Translational Research Center (MiKTMC), we're making waves on the international stage with our groundbreaking kidney disease research. Our team hails from five continents and brings expertise from a diversity of disciplines. Together, we are united in our relentless and unwavering mission to create innovative therapies that enhance the well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

Manage Biomarker Laboratory Research Projects:

• Coordinate daily operation of the Biomarker Wet Labs work-load planning for the broader team and regularly report updates on project status & progress, alongside Senior Research Scientist.
• Communicate with internal & external collaborators regarding global research studies - scheduling & attending meetings, recording meeting minutes, and reporting out to the Senior Research Scientist.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of experiments and inventory of materials, analyze data for publication, and participate in manuscript preparation.

Independence in Research:

• Carry out individual bench research with a high degree of short-term and intermediate-term independence.
• Adapt methodologies to specific experiment requirements based on results, develop new techniques based on independent literature search and analysis.
• Conduct independent analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data generated.

Collaborative Research Planning and Documentation:

• Work closely with the Senior Scientist and Research Lab Specialist Assoc for intermediate and long-term research project planning.
• Assist in writing specific sections of manuscripts and grants as appropriate.
• Conduct detailed data analysis and interpretation to guide research methodology.
• Coordinate comprehensive data collection and screening processes.

Laboratory Management and Compliance:

• Work in close collaboration with the Organoid Laboratory Manager.
• Lead the team in performing sample tracking and QC/QA procedures.
• Ensure the management and maintenance of regulatory, financial, and logistic aspects of laboratory functioning.
• Ensure compliance with OSEH, IACUC, IRB, Radiation Safety regulations.
• Oversee regent ordering, lab maintenance, and overall smooth functioning of the laboratory.

Other duties as assigned.

Associate Level:

• Bachelors Degree is required. 1-3 years of experience in a related field. Masters Degree preferred.
• Some project management experience.

Intermediate Level:

• Bachelors Degree is required. 4-5 years of experience in a related field. Masters Degree or Doctoral Degree preferred.
• Professional experience of 2+ years managing the work-load planning for a Wet Lab team of 3+ members

Both

• Research leadership is a plus.
• Capability to independently organize, prioritize, and distribute individual and teamwork.
• Resourcefulness to independently devise and execute short to mid-term modifications to experimental plans, along with capacity to utilize scientific literature independently to achieve short to intermediate research project objectives.
• Meticulous organizational skills to facilitate the management of several, concurrent projects.
• Solid understanding of foundational bench molecular and cellular biology methodologies

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This is a full-time onsite position with weekends sometimes required for certain experiments.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years

Medical specialties:

• Nephrology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person