Research Laboratory Specialist Associate

Summary
The Courtney Lab is seeking a full-time Research Laboratory Specialist within the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Michigan Medical School. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years prior laboratory research experience and be highly motivated, organized, and capable of working independently in a competitive Research Laboratory setting. This position will provide an exciting opportunity for the selected candidate to work in the area of cancer immunology. As the selected candidate, you will be expected to assess T cell function using mouse and cell culture models, as well as mouse tumor models to assess the effects of T cell therapies on tumor outgrowth and anti-tumor immunity. Other duties will include laboratory & mouse colony maintenance.
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*

• Plan experiments, prepare samples, analyze them, and interpret the results
• Isolate immune cells from mice and culture them ex vivo
• Conduct T cell assays (proliferation, cytokine production, cell-mediated cytotoxicity) and assess signaling pathways in T cells (e.g., protein phosphorylation)
• Assess mouse tumor models (tumor outgrowth, isolate tumor/immune cells)
• Present findings at group meetings
• Maintain transgenic mouse colony
• Genotype and identify transgenic mice using PCR-based screens
• Prepare resources and reagents that are critical to the success of others experiments
• Oversee lab archives, including the antibody and plasmid inventories
• Maintain lab supply inventory
• Train and mentor junior scientists on how to perform experiments. Ensure that experiments are conducted safely
• Act as a liaison with EHS and others to schedule and complete annual inspections

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of related research experience
• Experience working with and maintaining a transgenic mouse colony
• Proficiency in cell culture and general molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA isolation, Western blot)
• Data analysis and quantification

In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with mouse dissection and tissue isolation
• Mouse tumor models
• Experience with immunofluorescence or flow cytometry

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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
243204
Working Title
Research Laboratory Specialist Associate
Job Title
Research Lab Specialist Assoc
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Pharmacology Department
Posting Begin/End Date
12/14/2023 - 2/04/2024
Career Interest
Research